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KN12 UJB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,564 mi
Last recorded38,564 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,564 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 38,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,377 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar link dust covers slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2017 21,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,090 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,067 miles

all tyres starting to split

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 UJB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

KN12 UJB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is KN12 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 UJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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