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KU61 UHG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 UHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,667 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,806 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,805 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 14,498 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,985 miles

both front brake discs (inner faces) corroded and inner pads appear aprox 50% worn.

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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KU61 UHG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KU61 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU61 UHG registered?

KU61 UHG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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The MOT history for KU61 UHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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