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WK61 ZBL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

25,221 mi
Last recorded25,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 ZBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 25,221 miles

Lots of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2025 24,483 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,619 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 22,052 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 20,205 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 18,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 17,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 17,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 15,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 13,820 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 11,343 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked between tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 9,115 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 9,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 7,176 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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WK61 ZBL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 WK61 ZBL, 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 WK61 ZBL registered?

WK61 ZBL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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