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MA62 NKR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,557 mi
Last recorded66,557 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 NKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,059 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,906 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 60,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust insecure and blowing excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Bulb holder/adjuster insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,030 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 53,685 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 49,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,709 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,978 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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MA62 NKR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA62 NKR, 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 MA62 NKR registered?

MA62 NKR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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