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CX62 XZF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 XZF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,441 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arms both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 93,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting arms both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,113 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Arms from subframe to body both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,113 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Arms from subframe to body both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,679 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,990 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in all four tyres treads/sidewalls very slight

Pass 28 Aug 2015 7,160 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing screen

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

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

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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CX62 XZF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX62 XZF, 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 CX62 XZF registered?

CX62 XZF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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