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EJ12 PHZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 63,091 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 58,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,283 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 50,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,742 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS A CUTT NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Pass 15 May 2017 34,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,723 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 28,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 22,534 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 PHZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

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