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VN12 UGJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 UGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,686 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,827 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,079 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 27,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn near to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 24,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn near to minimum thickness of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 19,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 14,741 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 12,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,192 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 6,567 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 UGJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 UGJ registered?

VN12 UGJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 UGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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