2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · EF12 KSO
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 72,400 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 KSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 72,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
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EF12 KSO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda Mx-5 (EF12 KSO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
EF12 KSO Mileage History
- 15/05/202446,219 mi
- 15/05/202446,219 mi
- 19/05/202558,587 mi+12,368 mi
- 19/05/202558,587 mi
- 19/05/202672,400 mi+13,813 mi
Average of roughly 13,027 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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