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OE12 OFG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,989 mi
Last recorded126,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 OFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 126,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 125,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal

Pass 25 Jun 2024 123,351 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 123,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 115,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode, inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 4mm

all 4 shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,590 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OFG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

OE12 OFG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is OE12 OFG safe to buy?

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