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VN12 UFV

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 59,661 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 55,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,810 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 47,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,814 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 42,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,458 miles

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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VN12 UFV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

VN12 UFV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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