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BT61 ESV

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,563 mi
Last recorded43,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 40,734 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,036 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 31,109 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 31,109 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 28,721 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,741 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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BT61 ESV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT61 ESV, 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 BT61 ESV registered?

BT61 ESV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is BT61 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 ESV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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