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FD12 EUE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,213 mi
Last recorded41,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 EUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 38,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 38,506 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2023 35,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 33,102 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 33,102 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,578 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,459 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 16,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,577 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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FD12 EUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD12 EUE, 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 FD12 EUE registered?

FD12 EUE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is FD12 EUE safe to buy?

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