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DG62 VTY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,492 mi
Last recorded34,492 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 33,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 33,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 32,731 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 30,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 29,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,948 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 24,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,080 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder restricted drivers view through swept area of windscreen. ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has tear around primary grooves, cords can be felt. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished & split around treaded area. tyre going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres has tear around primary grooves and perish / cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split around primary grooves and treaded area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder restricted drivers view through swept area of windscreen. ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,350 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 15,350 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 10,491 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,365 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 VTY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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