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EK62 LMJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,783 mi
Last recorded51,783 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 32,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 29,562 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,065 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 24,065 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 21,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,552 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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EK62 LMJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EK62 LMJ, 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 EK62 LMJ registered?

EK62 LMJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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