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VK12 AAJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,745 mi
Last recorded70,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe frame and supporting beams corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 70,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar linkage deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe frame and supporting beams corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 61,339 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 56,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 52,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 45,681 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2021 45,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion under the vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,995 miles

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded

vehicle tested under the wet condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 29,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,166 miles

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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VK12 AAJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK12 AAJ, 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 VK12 AAJ registered?

VK12 AAJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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