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ET12 WDO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,926 mi
Last recorded36,926 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 WDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 36,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 33,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 33,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,952 miles

Front both tyres worn close to legal limit/slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2023 30,952 miles

Front both tyres worn close to legal limit/slightly perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,305 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 17,887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 12,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 5,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 4,577 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 3,831 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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ET12 WDO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ET12 WDO, 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 ET12 WDO registered?

ET12 WDO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is ET12 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 WDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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