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MF12 EDU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 58,456 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

suspension components are showing corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,563 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,736 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 52,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,105 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 47,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

osf bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly splitting

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 42,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 42,235 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 37,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,468 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,911 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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MF12 EDU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF12 EDU, 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 MF12 EDU registered?

MF12 EDU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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