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WV12 CBO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,584 mi
Last recorded72,584 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,584 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,681 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,103 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing the 2mm marks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 61,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc scored (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing the 2mm marks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords exposed)

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut on outer sidewall but no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off on edges and cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 36,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,770 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 21,611 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 21,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve perished and leaking air (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 18,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,299 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,737 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 CBO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV12 CBO, 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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WV12 CBO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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