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ML62 BXH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,853 mi
Last recorded48,853 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 BXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,853 miles

center floor/chassis slightly dented/damaged

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pads worn low

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 43,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,739 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 27,857 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 17,489 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,041 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 13,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ML62 BXH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML62 BXH, 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 ML62 BXH registered?

ML62 BXH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for ML62 BXH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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