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EO62 BSV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,935 mi
Last recorded17,935 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 BSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 17,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 16,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 15,729 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 14,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,160 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 14,156 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 13,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 12,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 9,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,527 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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EO62 BSV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 EO62 BSV, 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 EO62 BSV registered?

EO62 BSV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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