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EY12 KCE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,501 mi
Last recorded53,501 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 53,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 53,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,013 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 42,277 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45zr1788y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 37,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,583 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 33,326 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,870 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,615 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% brake service required (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,662 miles

Outer all 4 tyres starting to crack

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 26,659 miles

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

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 KCE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY12 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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