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OE12 OEZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,330 mi
Last recorded68,330 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 OEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 28 Jan 2022 68,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,644 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts and rears are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,591 miles

Both front wipers are split.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,028 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 21,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,041 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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OE12 OEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE12 OEZ, 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 OE12 OEZ registered?

OE12 OEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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