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EF62 UXC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 UXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,249 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 102,874 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 102,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 85,804 miles

all suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

light misting of oil on all shock absorbers

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2023 85,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

all suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorated

light misting of oil on all shock absorbers

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,837 miles

small chip to windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 57,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,641 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,701 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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EF62 UXC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF62 UXC, 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 EF62 UXC registered?

EF62 UXC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is EF62 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 UXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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