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RV62 UZU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 UZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 77,410 miles

Emission readings unstable during test but passed

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 77,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emission readings unstable during test but passed

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Most rear ball joint dust covers perished/semi secure but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracking at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2/3 ball joint dust covers severely cracking on each side, some oozing grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,989 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,766 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,828 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 36,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,701 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 21,263 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,920 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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RV62 UZU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZU, 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 RV62 UZU registered?

RV62 UZU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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