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WV12 XBP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,211 mi
Last recorded35,211 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 35,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,857 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 31,356 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 29,025 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyre sidewalls

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

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Fail 8 Nov 2019 29,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyre sidewalls

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

under tray fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 26,883 miles

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

Rear offside and nearside tyre sidewalls

under trays fitted so unable to see some components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall chunked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges and has been plugged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall chunked

Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is plugged

Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,741 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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WV12 XBP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 WV12 XBP, 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 WV12 XBP registered?

WV12 XBP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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