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CY12 FTT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,254 mi
Last recorded44,254 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,254 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 44,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 41,889 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,061 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,222 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 29,626 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 26,561 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 17,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,604 miles

All tyre valve stems perishing/cracking.

All tyres cracking in tread. No cords showing at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2015 13,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyre valve stems perishing/cracking.

All tyres cracking in tread. No cords showing at time of test.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CY12 FTT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY12 FTT, 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 CY12 FTT registered?

CY12 FTT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is CY12 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FTT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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