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KU12 XYL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,401 miles

ALL underside steering & suspension components displaying age related corrosion - but none deemed to be structurally weakened - monitor

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH nearside & offside front "D" Bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various rear suspension/subframe components corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2025 124,048 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various rear suspension/subframe components corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,101 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle lower rear cotrol arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle lower rear cotrol arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 120,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle lower rear cotrol arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle lower rear cotrol arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 117,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,017 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 107,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 101,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,031 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,944 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing

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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KU12 XYL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU12 XYL, 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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KU12 XYL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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