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VN12 BDE

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,582 mi
Last recorded79,582 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,506 miles

Nearside head lamp output dim

Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,401 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,026 miles

rear brake discs corroding on outer edges

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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VN12 BDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN12 BDE, 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 VN12 BDE registered?

VN12 BDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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