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CP61 UGS

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,217 mi
Last recorded49,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 UGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 46,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 43,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,583 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 39,583 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 25,550 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 25,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,876 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 18,240 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 18,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 12,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UGS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP61 UGS, 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 CP61 UGS registered?

CP61 UGS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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