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EK12 NZT

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,929 mi
Last recorded59,929 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,929 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 59,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,869 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 57,244 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,958 miles

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

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

light scratch in windscreen not impairing the drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,733 miles

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

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

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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EK12 NZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 NZT, 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 EK12 NZT registered?

EK12 NZT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 NZT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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