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AV62 DTY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,684 mi
Last recorded66,684 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 66,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 58,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 58,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 55,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 51,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 37,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DTY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 AV62 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

AV62 DTY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 2012.

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