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NU62 AMO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 AMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,203 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 83,203 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,268 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 70,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 63,902 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Road dirt on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 56,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 49,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,918 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 45,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,698 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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NU62 AMO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NU62 AMO, 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 NU62 AMO registered?

NU62 AMO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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The MOT history for NU62 AMO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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