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AV12 FKM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,693 mi
Last recorded31,693 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 31,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,147 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,748 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 27,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 26,267 miles

both front head lights misty patterns poor

front pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2022 26,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front head lights misty patterns poor

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,727 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 23,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,221 miles

Both headlamps slightly faded .

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,658 miles

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 18,658 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML On dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,930 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread area

Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,357 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,277 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,632 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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AV12 FKM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AV12 FKM, 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 AV12 FKM registered?

AV12 FKM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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