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E10 EMS

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,965 mi
Last recorded61,965 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 EMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,965 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,543 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 60,543 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 x shock absorbers slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All Shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to just under 3mm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,041 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,680 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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E10 EMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E10 EMS, 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 E10 EMS registered?

E10 EMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is E10 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 EMS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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