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RO62 NYL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,987 mi
Last recorded71,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 NYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,094 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 70,560 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 70,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,758 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RO62 NYL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO62 NYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RO62 NYL?

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What year was RO62 NYL registered?

RO62 NYL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is RO62 NYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 NYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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