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KX12 UDE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,976 mi
Last recorded48,976 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 UDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 48,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,104 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 44,367 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,189 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 36,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,727 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 34,726 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosion to n/s/r brake disc.

front brake pads worn very low.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,710 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,807 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 28,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KX12 UDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 KX12 UDE, 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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KX12 UDE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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