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BV62 BDX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,439 mi
Last recorded46,439 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 BDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 46,439 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 46,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 37,258 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2023 36,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 34,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 32,988 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 32,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 31,357 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 31,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked between treads

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre close to minimum requirement in tread depth and cracked between treads

Offside Rear offside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Fail 25 Aug 2016 26,642 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened nearside rear antiroll bar drop link has play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened offside rear antiroll bar drop link has play (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracked between treads

Nearside Rear nearside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre close to minimum requirement in tread depth and cracked between treads

Offside Rear offside rear shock absorber has slight leak

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,965 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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BV62 BDX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV62 BDX, 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 BV62 BDX registered?

BV62 BDX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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