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MF62 EJL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 EJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 58,298 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 58,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,252 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 57,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,547 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,830 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 41,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 31,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,670 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 17,653 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 13,066 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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MF62 EJL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 MF62 EJL, 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 MF62 EJL registered?

MF62 EJL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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