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BN62 OPA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,216 mi
Last recorded71,216 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive yet

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,847 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 48,847 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,815 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 30,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear cut in tyre very slight to cord..

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,252 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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BN62 OPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN62 OPA, 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 BN62 OPA registered?

BN62 OPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 OPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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