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NU62 MVE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,915 mi
Last recorded30,915 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 30,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 30,915 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 29,866 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 27,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,945 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 21,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,406 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,370 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 15,370 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 15,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,377 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 MVE 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 73.3%.

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 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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

NU62 MVE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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