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ML12 EXX

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,033 mi
Last recorded73,033 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 EXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 73,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 71,925 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,269 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 58,435 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 58,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,071 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 55,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,563 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 53,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 30,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,351 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,954 miles

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

Offside Front deep cut in tread

Offside Rear shock absorber misting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 13,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,885 miles

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

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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ML12 EXX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 ML12 EXX, 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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ML12 EXX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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