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DG62 UAU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,037 mi
Last recorded44,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 UAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 44,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,368 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,607 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 29,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 25,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 23,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,796 miles

Front tyres heavily perished and cracked

Rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2018 16,982 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 13,717 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 11,001 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 UAU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 DG62 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

DG62 UAU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DG62 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 UAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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