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VU62 UOR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,452 mi
Last recorded13,452 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 UOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 13,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 12,897 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 12,250 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 11,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 10,878 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 10,234 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 9,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 7,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 6,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 5,535 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 3,585 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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VU62 UOR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU62 UOR, 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 VU62 UOR registered?

VU62 UOR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VU62 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 UOR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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