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BV62 UPO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 UPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,808 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 51,808 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,619 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 31,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 29,209 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,313 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,983 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 UPO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 BV62 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV62 UPO 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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