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DS61 XLD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,387 mi
Last recorded81,387 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,473 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 32,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 23,942 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,094 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 19,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,652 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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DS61 XLD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS61 XLD, 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 DS61 XLD registered?

DS61 XLD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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