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WP62 EAC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,104 mi
Last recorded41,104 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 EAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 41,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,988 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 29,988 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 19,307 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,277 miles

tyres perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 4,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 4,564 miles

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

All tyres perished in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2021 4,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 4,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 3,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 2,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 2,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 2,210 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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WP62 EAC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WP62 EAC, 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 WP62 EAC registered?

WP62 EAC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is WP62 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 EAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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