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RB62 JDB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,584 mi
Last recorded33,584 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB62 JDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 33,584 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,675 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 27,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,459 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,673 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,775 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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RB62 JDB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RB62 JDB, 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 RB62 JDB registered?

RB62 JDB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RB62 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB62 JDB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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