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AP12 FUJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,813 mi
Last recorded78,813 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,085 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 76,108 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,163 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2019 75,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,255 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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AP12 FUJ 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 AP12 FUJ, 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 AP12 FUJ registered?

AP12 FUJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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