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EJ12 PKF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,624 mi
Last recorded52,624 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,624 miles

Front Inner brake disc surface slightly corroded /both sides /Nearside&Offside

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurry or cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurry or cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 52,624 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))

Front Inner brake disc surface slightly corroded /both sides /Nearside&Offside

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurry or cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective blurry or cloudy slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly / tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking /tyre almost 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 51,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 50,456 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,263 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,022 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,672 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 PKF 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 EJ12 PKF, 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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EJ12 PKF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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