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DF61 LTU

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,218 mi
Last recorded94,218 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,218 miles

Nearside Rear support bar corroded

Offside Rear support bar corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2026 94,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear support bar corroded

Offside Rear support bar corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad - discs required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,413 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section split (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,505 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,040 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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DF61 LTU 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 DF61 LTU, 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 DF61 LTU registered?

DF61 LTU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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