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NL62 DKE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 DKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 34,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 34,490 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 31,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,546 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 26,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 18,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 18,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,548 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,961 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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NL62 DKE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NL62 DKE, 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 NL62 DKE registered?

NL62 DKE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is NL62 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 DKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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