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MJ62 JCO

2012 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,430 mi
Last recorded16,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 JCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,430 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 16,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 tyres 12 years old

Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,336 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 16,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 13,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,458 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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MJ62 JCO is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ62 JCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ62 JCO registered?

MJ62 JCO is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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