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RV62 XJY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,699 mi
Last recorded57,699 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 XJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 57,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 57,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 32,444 miles

all brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,149 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 21,140 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perishing

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 XJY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV62 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

RV62 XJY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is RV62 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 XJY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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