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CP61 OJZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 OJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,796 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 42,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,558 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 25,474 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,993 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,385 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,626 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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CP61 OJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CP61 OJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 OJZ registered?

CP61 OJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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