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KM62 MRX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 MRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,674 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 33,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 25,947 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 22,393 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,027 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 22,026 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and not making full contact with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 21,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 20,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 19,560 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 17,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,956 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,155 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 11,802 miles

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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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KM62 MRX 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 KM62 MRX, 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 KM62 MRX registered?

KM62 MRX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KM62 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM62 MRX 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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