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VK12 UCM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 32,953 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 32,953 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,119 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,536 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,399 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. All tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,286 miles

ALL tyres have age related cracks to the sidewalls

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,951 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 UCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCM, 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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VK12 UCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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