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EF12 RTO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 46,191 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

under seal underneath

Pass 10 Sep 2024 33,606 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged repair on edge of tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 20,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,270 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,001 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 16,178 miles

under body shields fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,948 miles

battery covered

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,237 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 RTO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

EF12 RTO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EF12 RTO safe to buy?

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