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EX62 SCZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,814 mi
Last recorded30,814 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 SCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 30,814 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 30,814 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 28,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 23,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,583 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 20,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 17,999 miles

all tyres have age related cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 14,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 10,138 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 8,065 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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EX62 SCZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 EX62 SCZ, 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 EX62 SCZ registered?

EX62 SCZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EX62 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 SCZ 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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