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EK62 UAV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,316 mi
Last recorded46,316 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 UAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also has sidewall damage 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 44,439 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 44,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,772 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 33,355 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,867 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 26,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,783 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,708 miles

brake discs corroded all- round

items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 UAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 EK62 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

EK62 UAV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for EK62 UAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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