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AO62 AYS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,367 mi
Last recorded25,367 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 25,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 24,701 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 23,735 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 20,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 19,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 16,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 14,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 5,257 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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AO62 AYS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 AYS, 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 AO62 AYS registered?

AO62 AYS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AO62 AYS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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