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CF12 FRV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 113,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 113,116 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 106,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 99,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,857 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 91,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread depth, worn on inner edge. 205/50/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 63,449 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 63,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 56,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,441 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SEVERAL ITEMS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAILURE)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

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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CF12 FRV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF12 FRV, 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 CF12 FRV registered?

CF12 FRV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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