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FD61 HLM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,702 mi
Last recorded52,702 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 HLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,319 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 47,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 42,436 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,867 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone inner bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,640 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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FD61 HLM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD61 HLM, 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 FD61 HLM registered?

FD61 HLM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is FD61 HLM safe to buy?

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