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WM12 VVJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 VVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,543 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 68,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,467 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 62,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,077 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,522 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays & outer sill body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 55,522 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays & outer sill body covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,995 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 30,936 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,467 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 VVJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

WM12 VVJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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