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WV12 BYX

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,103 mi
Last recorded73,103 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,103 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 65,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 8,442 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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WV12 BYX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV12 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

WV12 BYX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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