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VO12 UEZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,258 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,647 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,722 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 42,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 37,971 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,610 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 36,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to sidewall been driven on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,933 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,677 miles

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

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

all four tyres very cracked and perished

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 6 Feb 2018 26,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,595 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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VO12 UEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO12 UEZ, 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 VO12 UEZ registered?

VO12 UEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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