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WM12 VVF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,341 mi
Last recorded33,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 33,341 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 33,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner disc corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,027 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 32,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc corrosion (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 31,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs corrosion. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,120 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 30,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,995 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 28,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cord. 2.2mm 205/50/r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,110 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 12,512 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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WM12 VVF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 WM12 VVF, 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 WM12 VVF registered?

WM12 VVF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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