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EJ12 SXL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,966 mi
Last recorded60,966 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,966 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 60,966 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,324 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 52,082 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 52,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 39,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 34,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 29,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,046 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres cracked

Fail 18 May 2015 10,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2015 10,309 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

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 SXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

EJ12 SXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is EJ12 SXL safe to buy?

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