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NJ62 XFV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,160 mi
Last recorded63,160 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 XFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 63,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Dip dull.

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 61,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Subframe stiffening bracket holed and corroded to excess. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Dip dull.

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 56,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,389 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 49,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,793 miles

Nearside dip beam at lower limit

Pass 21 Feb 2020 41,334 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,545 miles

ALL 4 TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING / PERISHING

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,905 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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NJ62 XFV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ62 XFV, 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 NJ62 XFV registered?

NJ62 XFV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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