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VK62 ZXX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 42,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front front to the back covered in a protective material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in body protective sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 38,322 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 30,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 25,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,179 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 ZXX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 VK62 ZXX, 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 VK62 ZXX registered?

VK62 ZXX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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