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WN62 MBV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,226 mi
Last recorded42,226 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 MBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,226 miles

brake fluid stain on brake servo

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,860 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 37,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,418 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake discs, inner surface area worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on edges

Offside Front tyre tread depth low on edges, smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear anti roll bar link, ball joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2021 29,829 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres, tread depth slightly low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,485 miles

Rear O/S & N/S Brake pads, lining thickness low.

Rear O/S & N/S Brakes, binding slightly.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2017 17,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 12,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,354 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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WN62 MBV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WN62 MBV, 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 WN62 MBV registered?

WN62 MBV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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