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RK62 UUX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,042 mi
Last recorded23,042 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 23,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 19,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 17,252 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 14,024 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,746 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 12,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 10,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion inner face front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 10,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion inner face front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 9,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 7,040 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 5,108 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 5,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RK62 UUX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK62 UUX, 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 RK62 UUX registered?

RK62 UUX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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