BN12 YHB

2012 MAZDA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MAZDA
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
MAROON
Engine
1349 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 November 2026 (149 days away)
Last recorded mileage
11,493 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Mazda has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 11,493 miles. While these were addressed, the consistent need for repairs on critical safety components warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows exceptionally low annual usage, averaging only 3,619 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 2,838 miles between Oct 2023 and Oct 2024).

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (DANGEROUS Jul 2018, Jul 2019) and suspension issues (major failures Oct 2022, Oct 2021) indicate a history of reactive maintenance.
  • Major suspension failures (Offside Rear Coil spring fractured, Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn) in Oct 2022 and Oct 2021, respectively, point to structural wear.
  • Brake failure (Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak) in Oct 2022, followed by a retest PASS, suggests a quick fix rather than a thorough repair.
  • The extremely low annual mileage (3,619 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle raises questions about its true usage and potential for long periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2025): 5-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until 11/2026, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
  • No mileage anomalies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • All major and dangerous defects were immediately rectified and passed subsequent retests, demonstrating responsive ownership.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 11,493 mi PASSMar 2016: 13,873 mi PASSMar 2017: 17,568 mi PASSJul 2018: 22,071 mi FAILJul 2018: 22,073 mi PASSJul 2019: 24,817 mi FAILJul 2019: 24,826 mi PASSNov 2020: 30,755 mi PASSOct 2021: 34,358 mi FAILOct 2021: 34,361 mi PASSOct 2022: 38,872 mi FAILOct 2022: 38,972 mi PASSOct 2023: 42,865 mi PASSOct 2024: 45,703 mi PASSNov 2025: 50,163 mi PASS50k31k11kMar 2015Nov 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 11,493 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 13,873 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 17,568 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 22,071 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Both rear tyre walls cracking on outside
DANGEROUS Road wheel more than one fixing missing one on each roadwheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2018 PASS 22,073 mi
ADVISORY Both rear tyre walls cracking on outside
Jul 2019 FAIL 24,817 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 24,826 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 30,755 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 34,358 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 PASS 34,361 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2022 FAIL 38,872 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2022 PASS 38,972 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 42,865 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 45,703 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure
Nov 2025 PASS 50,163 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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