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AJ61 RKK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 RKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 83,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,307 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 77,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,535 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,256 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,248 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear link rod slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,076 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 30,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,032 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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AJ61 RKK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ61 RKK, 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 AJ61 RKK registered?

AJ61 RKK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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