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EF12 KTE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 30,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 29,286 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2024 28,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2023 26,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 20,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 11,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,747 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

all tyres perished / cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2016 4,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 2,242 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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EF12 KTE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 KTE, 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 EF12 KTE registered?

EF12 KTE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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