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OE61 CNJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 CNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,111 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,743 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 47,725 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 35,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,391 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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OE61 CNJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OE61 CNJ, 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 OE61 CNJ registered?

OE61 CNJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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