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SO61 EWC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,712 mi
Last recorded33,712 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,712 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 30,348 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parking brake application uneven

rear brake discs corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some deterioration/splitting on underside suspension rubber bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2024 30,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

parking brake application uneven

rear brake discs corroded

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

some deterioration/splitting on underside suspension rubber bushes

Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,763 miles

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

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

Underside components and underside of vehicle corroded

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,835 miles

all brake hose ferruls corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 23,864 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 23,864 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres cut around bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline in places also badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline in places also badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline in places also badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline in places also badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on shoulders also cracked & perished

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Fail 25 Jan 2018 22,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid light (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked & perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on shoulders also cracked & perished

o/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,170 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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SO61 EWC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO61 EWC, 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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SO61 EWC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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