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BG62 VAK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,259 mi
Last recorded84,259 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,259 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 77,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 69,686 miles

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 3 Aug 2022 62,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,278 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,587 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 35,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,474 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 17,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,385 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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BG62 VAK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BG62 VAK, 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 BG62 VAK registered?

BG62 VAK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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