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DG62 PSX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 PSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 78,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,260 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 70,524 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 70,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 64,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside Rear tyre has a cut unable to see cords

Fail 29 Aug 2018 55,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (TO BE RECTIFIED POST TEST) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (TO BE RECTIFIED POST TEST) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,473 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,504 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 PSX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG62 PSX, 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 DG62 PSX registered?

DG62 PSX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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