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AF61 OZN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,169 mi
Last recorded64,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 OZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,169 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 59,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inner edge, devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Pass 4 Jan 2023 57,985 miles

Front Both front shock absorber gaitors perished/split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,004 miles

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters perished and split

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 54,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Both front shock absorber gaiters perished and split

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 46,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 28,085 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,047 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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AF61 OZN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 AF61 OZN, 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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AF61 OZN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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