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EJ12 FCU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,976 mi
Last recorded66,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 58,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 51,621 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,926 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,097 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,896 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 24,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn perished and cuts to outer tread no cords showing at this time

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 21,339 miles

corrosion on front discs inner face

Pass 28 May 2015 15,350 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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EJ12 FCU 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 EJ12 FCU, 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 EJ12 FCU registered?

EJ12 FCU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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