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KU12 XYX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,604 mi
Last recorded64,604 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,604 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 61,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 59,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 53,257 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,307 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 50,305 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 47,980 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,621 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,630 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 28,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,523 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 XYX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

KU12 XYX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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