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DE62 FLA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,498 mi
Last recorded38,498 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 38,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,455 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 36,455 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 34,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 33,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 31,776 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 31,776 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 29,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 27,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 25,576 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 25,576 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 22,981 miles

ALL tyres cracking (205/45/17 84w)

Valve stem slightly damaged all cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2017 21,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,283 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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DE62 FLA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 DE62 FLA, 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 DE62 FLA registered?

DE62 FLA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is DE62 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 FLA 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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