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EA12 EOJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,156 mi
Last recorded35,156 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 35,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 35,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 30,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion across swept areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion across swept areas (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 28,983 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,661 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cracking in all tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2015 11,242 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 11,242 miles

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

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

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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EA12 EOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 EA12 EOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 EOJ registered?

EA12 EOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is EA12 EOJ safe to buy?

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