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KU12 XYV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,645 mi
Last recorded64,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,645 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,688 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2024 57,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 54,579 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 47,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 42,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,115 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,779 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 29,779 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,016 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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KU12 XYV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 XYV, 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 KU12 XYV registered?

KU12 XYV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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