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DEJ 685

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,883 mi
Last recorded33,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEJ 685
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 33,883 miles

Minor damage to windscreen at Nearside and Offside (small chips less than 10mm in diameter

Pass 15 May 2025 33,015 miles

Minor damage to windscreen at Nearside (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

Pass 27 May 2024 31,342 miles

Minor damage to windscreen at Nearside (small chip less than 10mm in diameter

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2023 29,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting outer disc edge both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 29,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting outer disc edge both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 28,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 27,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view numerous visible chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 23,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2018 19,903 miles

inflation kit expired 09/2017

Pass 3 May 2017 16,515 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 10,416 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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DEJ 685 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 DEJ 685, 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 DEJ 685 registered?

DEJ 685 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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