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EO12 YJC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 78,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 68,030 miles

Front beam blockers fitted at time of mot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 67,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front beam blockers fitted at time of mot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 44,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,378 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,014 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 17,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 12,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,248 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 YJC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 EO12 YJC, 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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EO12 YJC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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