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ET12 FDG

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,274 mi
Last recorded51,274 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 51,274 miles

Front Subframe Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 51,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe Corroded

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,723 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,964 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 48,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 40,116 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 26,706 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2016 26,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S Front tyre has deep cut in tread in excess of 25mm but not ply or cord exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 19,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S Front tyre has deep cut in tread in excess of 25mm but not ply or cord exposed

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FDG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

ET12 FDG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FDG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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