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BL12 VAY

2012 Mazda Mx-5 · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
ModelMx-5
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 43,047 miles on the clock, averaging 3,021 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 VAY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,047
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2015
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,047 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,606
Average per year3,021
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL12 VAY 10k18k26k35k43k '15'26'21

Check BL12 VAY

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage39,441 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage35,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage33,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage30,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage27,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage24,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage21,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage18,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,191 miles
PASS
Mileage15,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage13,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage9,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BL12 VAY

What car is BL12 VAY?

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

What is the mileage of BL12 VAY?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 VAY was 43,047 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 VAY passed its MOT?

BL12 VAY has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jul 2026.

Is BL12 VAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 VAY 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 VAY?

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