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AO61 FPK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,708 mi
Last recorded21,708 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 21,708 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 19,450 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 18,569 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 17,391 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,817 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 12,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 9,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 8,758 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 7,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 5,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 4,126 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 2,804 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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AO61 FPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO61 FPK, 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 AO61 FPK registered?

AO61 FPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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The MOT history for AO61 FPK shows 12 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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