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WF12 AEE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AEE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 71,321 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 71,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 68,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission/ diff shaft seal seepage. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips on windscreen in swept areas. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside covers cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to floorpan in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 67,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside covers cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to floorpan in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light surface corrosion to underbody, in places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,549 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,217 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,188 miles

front brake disce faces poor

rear brake disce faces poor

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spitting open when weight (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spitting open when weight on (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spitting open when weight on (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spitting open when weight on (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,294 miles

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 19 Mar 2015 17,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads are beginning to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,217 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads are beginning to crack

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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WF12 AEE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 AEE, 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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WF12 AEE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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