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EY12 KBO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 85,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,239 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,964 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,844 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,309 miles

Both front tyres & n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner/outer edges

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/s/r tyre on the legal limit

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,864 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp stone chip in it

Nearside Front tyre low on edgers

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

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

Offside Front tyre low on edgers

Offside wiper worn

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,341 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords exposed.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,221 miles

chip in windscreen

osr tyre slightly cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,814 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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EY12 KBO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc 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 EY12 KBO, 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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EY12 KBO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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