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KN12 UGD

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,392 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 28 Mar 2024 67,502 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 67,253 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum permitted thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,018 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,164 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,488 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 26,156 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 26,142 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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KN12 UGD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN12 UGD, 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 KN12 UGD registered?

KN12 UGD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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