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DS12 EPA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,593 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear support arms corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,247 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,969 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 49,969 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 35,988 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 30,216 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 30,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,291 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,822 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,243 miles

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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DS12 EPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS12 EPA, 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 DS12 EPA registered?

DS12 EPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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