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KP12 EYG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,896 mi
Last recorded54,896 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 EYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 54,896 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,666 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward suspension rod. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear subframe brace bar excessively corroded.

Offside Rear subframe brace bar excessively corroded.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 50,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward suspension rod. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear subframe brace bar excessively corroded.

Offside Rear subframe brace bar excessively corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,403 miles

Both front and rear sub frames are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear marks left after use (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 47,400 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the off side rear wheel not turning (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn the wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Both front and rear sub frames are corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear marks left after use (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,084 miles

Fuel pipe chafing plastic pipe to fuel rail (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,592 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2019 24,276 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 24,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,618 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 14,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,112 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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KP12 EYG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP12 EYG, 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 KP12 EYG registered?

KP12 EYG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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