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AY62 WMX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,372 mi
Last recorded33,372 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 31,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,735 miles

Nearside Rear drop link dust cover perished

Offside Rear drop link dust cover perished

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,144 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,019 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,587 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,474 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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AY62 WMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 AY62 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY62 WMX registered?

AY62 WMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is AY62 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 WMX 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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