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MX61 HAN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 HAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 114,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,594 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 106,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 100,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,775 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,924 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,146 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 38,146 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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MX61 HAN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX61 HAN, 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 MX61 HAN registered?

MX61 HAN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is MX61 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX61 HAN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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