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DE12 BBJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 BBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 107,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 105,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 19,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,594 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 16,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,133 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,583 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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DE12 BBJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 DE12 BBJ, 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 DE12 BBJ registered?

DE12 BBJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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