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AV62 DPF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,004 mi
Last recorded41,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,935 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,378 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,244 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 28,644 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroding.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,366 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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AV62 DPF 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 AV62 DPF, 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 AV62 DPF registered?

AV62 DPF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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