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FD61 HLY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,711 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 62,660 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 57,119 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 57,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 52,275 miles

evidence of offside front brake disc getting hot

Fail 16 Feb 2024 52,275 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

evidence of offside front brake disc getting hot

Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,132 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 45,213 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 45,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,620 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,107 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 HLY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLY, 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 FD61 HLY registered?

FD61 HLY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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