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VN12 KJY

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 78,875 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 78,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed multiple visible cords multiple positions (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,161 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 23,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,329 miles

Offside Front tyre Nail

Pass 15 Apr 2015 4,588 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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VN12 KJY 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 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJY, 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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VN12 KJY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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