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WN12 NZC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 NZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,128 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 58,125 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,731 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 45,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,407 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 22,233 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 17,263 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in treads

Pass 8 Apr 2015 10,473 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

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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WN12 NZC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN12 NZC, 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 WN12 NZC registered?

WN12 NZC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is WN12 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN12 NZC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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