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VE12 NEO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,614 mi
Last recorded32,614 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 NEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 32,614 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 31,186 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 29,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 27,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 26,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 22,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 17,147 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear drop link gaiters perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,634 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,386 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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VE12 NEO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 NEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VE12 NEO registered?

VE12 NEO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is VE12 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 NEO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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