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DG62 VTX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,026 mi
Last recorded56,026 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,587 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,564 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,551 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,598 miles

Wipers splitting

Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,228 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 36,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & bald edge ie devoid of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edge ie devoid of tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 31,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,526 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 VTX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

DG62 VTX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DG62 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VTX 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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