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DA62 FFL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,589 mi
Last recorded54,589 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 FFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 54,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,679 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 24,452 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 23,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 22,910 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 22,247 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 21,633 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 21,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,904 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 20,904 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DA62 FFL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 DA62 FFL, 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 DA62 FFL registered?

DA62 FFL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DA62 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 FFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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