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F9 DSJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,396 mi
Last recorded45,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 DSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,367 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,012 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 9,743 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,973 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F9 DSJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F9 DSJ, 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 F9 DSJ registered?

F9 DSJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is F9 DSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 DSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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