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EF12 KTK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,813 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,674 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 49,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 26,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,453 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 KTK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF12 KTK, 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 KTK registered?

EF12 KTK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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