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FE12 HTL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,232 mi
Last recorded16,232 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 HTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 15,726 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 15,013 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 14,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 12,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 11,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 10,368 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 6,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusty pitting on inner faces

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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FE12 HTL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE12 HTL, 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 FE12 HTL registered?

FE12 HTL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FE12 HTL safe to buy?

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