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BT61 ETF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ETF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,251 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,055 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2017 40,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

O/S/F and both rear tyres splitting between treads

Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/f bumper corner has some damage, but not to cause injury if brushed by

O/s/f, O/s/r and N/s/r tyres have rubber surface cracks in-between treads

engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2015 29,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s/f bumper corner has some damage, but not to cause injury if brushed by

O/s/f, O/s/r and N/s/r tyres have rubber surface cracks in-between treads

engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,021 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 ETF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

BT61 ETF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BT61 ETF 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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