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ML12 EZZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 EZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 52,668 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 46,412 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded and suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 41,689 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,535 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corrode and pitted on inner edges and pads getting low

nearside and offside front lower wish bone rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,843 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2021 33,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2020 30,725 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 30,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,135 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,311 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 22,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 19,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,091 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 13,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EZZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 ML12 EZZ, 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 ML12 EZZ registered?

ML12 EZZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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