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EN12 OOJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,811 mi
Last recorded59,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 59,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 57,569 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,754 miles

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 34,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 30,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,956 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,316 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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EN12 OOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 EN12 OOJ, 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 EN12 OOJ registered?

EN12 OOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is EN12 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 OOJ 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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