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EN12 OPJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 70,748 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 69,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 68,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,671 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 45,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 34,055 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Fail 27 May 2016 34,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OPJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN12 OPJ registered?

EN12 OPJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EN12 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 OPJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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