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WJ62 UHW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,157 mi
Last recorded49,157 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 49,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 43,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,428 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,957 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 25,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (x3) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all four tyre pressures inflated prior to test

Pass 16 May 2019 18,553 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 18,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 13,797 miles

front tyres slightly perished in tread & N/S/F slightly damaged on outer sidewall

rear tyres slightly perished & cut in tread

Pass 18 May 2017 10,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 10,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 9,932 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,260 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WJ62 UHW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ62 UHW, 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 WJ62 UHW registered?

WJ62 UHW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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