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VK62 TNX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,336 mi
Last recorded36,336 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 TNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 36,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 36,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 31,074 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 27,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 24,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 22,053 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 20,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 20,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 17,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 12,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 8,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 6,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,202 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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VK62 TNX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK62 TNX, 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 VK62 TNX registered?

VK62 TNX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 TNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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