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ET12 FDK

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,807 mi
Last recorded44,807 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,305 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 44,305 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 42,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 40,464 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,380 miles

a/c oil leak from bottom receiver drier

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,887 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low and has nail in tread

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,245 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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ET12 FDK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 FDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 FDK registered?

ET12 FDK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is ET12 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FDK 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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