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NV61 SJX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,249 mi
Last recorded38,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 SJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 38,249 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 38,239 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 37,845 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 37,845 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 37,079 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,103 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 29,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 24,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 24,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 16,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres starting to crack/perish due to age

Pass 16 May 2016 12,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 11,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 7,105 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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NV61 SJX 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 NV61 SJX, 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 NV61 SJX registered?

NV61 SJX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is NV61 SJX safe to buy?

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