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BT61 ETR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 ETR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 71,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 70,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 69,047 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,114 miles

slightly brake binding on offside rear wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,814 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 39,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,244 miles

all tyre valves perishing & starting to crack

both rear roll bar drop link joints dry

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,635 miles

various tyre valves perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 31,105 miles

Both Front Wipers Split At Ends

Various Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 31,105 miles

Both Front Wipers Split At Ends

Various Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screen Wash Empty (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 26,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,042 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 ETR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

BT61 ETR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BT61 ETR safe to buy?

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