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BF62 SVX

2012 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,083 mi
Last recorded72,083 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 SVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,083 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 70,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 65,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,620 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 56,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,931 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,831 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,962 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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BF62 SVX is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in Grey 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 MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF62 SVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF62 SVX registered?

BF62 SVX is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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