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BV62 URC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,462 mi
Last recorded44,462 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 URC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 44,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,699 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 39,931 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 36,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,889 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,795 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 25,362 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 22,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,666 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 URC 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 78.6%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

BV62 URC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is BV62 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 URC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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