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WV12 BYM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,415 mi
Last recorded52,415 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 52,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,617 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,498 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,681 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 43,047 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,302 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,906 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 28,562 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 28,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 24,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 18,431 miles

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

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

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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WV12 BYM 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 WV12 BYM, 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 WV12 BYM registered?

WV12 BYM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WV12 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 BYM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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