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SO62 KPG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,415 mi
Last recorded43,415 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 KPG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,563 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 41,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,455 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 39,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 38,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,903 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,283 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 18,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 12,249 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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SO62 KPG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SO62 KPG, 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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SO62 KPG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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