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MK62 TOJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 TOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 80,358 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 80,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,717 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,431 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,431 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front sets low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,482 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 58,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 53,737 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,436 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 49,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2017 47,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 45,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,393 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 42,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 39,118 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MK62 TOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK62 TOJ, 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 MK62 TOJ registered?

MK62 TOJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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