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KU12 XZE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,431 mi
Last recorded73,431 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XZE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,431 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 73,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,674 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Screen washer poor

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,769 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm main tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm main tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,810 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inners scored both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All shocks front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,898 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 52,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,971 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 48,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,353 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

all tyres deteriorated and wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 21,422 miles

Both Front And Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XZE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

KU12 XZE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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