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DU62 AZV

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,333 mi
Last recorded55,333 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 AZV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,333 miles

Vehicle has underseal all over

Fail 20 Jan 2026 55,321 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested front pads low 1mm (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 45,498 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,498 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,721 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 25,252 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 25,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,474 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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DU62 AZV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU62 AZV, 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 DU62 AZV registered?

DU62 AZV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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