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EO12 VOK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,140 mi
Last recorded78,140 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 VOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45Y17XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45Y17XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,064 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 52,060 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 48,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,608 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CENTRE TREAD IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,681 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,502 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 32,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front discs

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,439 miles

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,793 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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EO12 VOK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO12 VOK, 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 EO12 VOK registered?

EO12 VOK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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