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EJ12 SXM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,022 mi
Last recorded29,022 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,816 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 27,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,247 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 25,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,920 miles

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2017 24,242 miles

Front tyre wear edges

Front tyres perrished

Pass 10 May 2016 23,728 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 23,229 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 SXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

EJ12 SXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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