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AU62 RJV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 RJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 67,605 miles

underbody and suspension component's have surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026 67,605 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension component's have surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 59,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 57,918 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,417 miles

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

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

under body and suspension corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,295 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,635 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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AU62 RJV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 AU62 RJV, 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 AU62 RJV registered?

AU62 RJV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AU62 RJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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