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AO62 GEY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,627 mi
Last recorded51,627 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 GEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 45,516 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 41,174 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 30,393 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 21,492 miles

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

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 GEY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

AO62 GEY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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