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BN62 OPB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front metal plate after front subframe corroded

Front metal plate before centre of the vehucle underside corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam from undeside of vehicle to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam from underside of vehicle to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm centre of tyre (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 97,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bother wipers leaving a smear arcoss windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front metal plate after front subframe corroded

Front metal plate before centre of the vehucle underside corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam from undeside of vehicle to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam from underside of vehicle to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm centre of tyre (205/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,692 miles

'Y' Cross Member / Chassis Brace under gearbox heavily corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'Y' Cross Member / Chassis Brace under gearbox heavily corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,055 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 74,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,737 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,737 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 54,052 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 54,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 44,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,777 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,962 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 OPB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OPB, 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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BN62 OPB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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