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DU62 NNZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 NNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 41,022 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lateral arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lateral arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 41,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lateral arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lateral arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 39,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc is excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 36,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,388 miles

Headlamps starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear discs corded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 32,873 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,741 miles

Both rear shock absorbers plastic dust cover damaged

Car wet when tested

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 31,741 miles

Both rear shock absorbers plastic dust cover damaged

Car wet when tested

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,651 miles

Both rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 25,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 20,800 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,091 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 NNZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NNZ, 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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DU62 NNZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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