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EA62 XAU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,238 mi
Last recorded83,238 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,238 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 78,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 70,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 63,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 7,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 5,206 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,183 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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EA62 XAU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA62 XAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA62 XAU registered?

EA62 XAU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is EA62 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 XAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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