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RV62 UZP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,519 mi
Last recorded50,519 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 UZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,519 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 50,519 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 49,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 48,203 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 48,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,296 miles

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

Offside wiper split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,179 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper split

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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RV62 UZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV62 UZP, 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

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What year was RV62 UZP registered?

RV62 UZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is RV62 UZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 UZP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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