MOT Status
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97,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
'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
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
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))
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
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))
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))
both rear tyres worn low on inner edges
front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BN62 OPB registered?
BN62 OPB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.
Is BN62 OPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN62 OPB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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