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DG62 POJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,569 mi
Last recorded17,569 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 POJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 17,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 17,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 17,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 16,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 15,397 miles

Both Rear and Offside Front Tyres Lightly Perishing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 12,943 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2018 11,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,527 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 8,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 7,767 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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DG62 POJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 DG62 POJ, 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 DG62 POJ registered?

DG62 POJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is DG62 POJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 POJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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