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CE12 KEU

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,705 mi
Last recorded59,705 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 59,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated got hot (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet issue (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,345 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,667 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 49,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx. Inner pads slightly worse than outers. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,406 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outter Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outter Edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CE12 KEU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE12 KEU, 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 CE12 KEU registered?

CE12 KEU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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