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AP62 FBB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,388 mi
Last recorded54,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 54,388 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 49,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 39,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,093 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 33,586 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 30,511 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 26,687 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,786 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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AP62 FBB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP62 FBB, 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 AP62 FBB registered?

AP62 FBB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AP62 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 FBB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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