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BL12 VAM

2012 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Mazda Mx-5 Petrol 1798cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 85,586 miles on the clock, averaging 5,714 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 VAM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
85,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,714

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,823
Average per year5,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 VAM 24k39k55k70k86k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage82,763 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage76,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage71,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage68,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage63,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage58,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage51,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage43,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage35,099 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage23,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VAM
MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 VAM

What car is BL12 VAM?

BL12 VAM is a black Mazda Mx-5, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 VAM?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 VAM was 85,586 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 VAM passed its MOT?

BL12 VAM has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is BL12 VAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 VAM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BL12 VAM?

BL12 VAM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.