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ET12 FCJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,192 mi
Last recorded92,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,192 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 89,908 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,664 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,618 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroded

front brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 r17 84v b/stone (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,652 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust corroding

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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ET12 FCJ 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 ET12 FCJ, 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 ET12 FCJ registered?

ET12 FCJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is ET12 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FCJ 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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