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FE12 OJM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,147 mi
Last recorded82,147 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 76,163 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,670 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming worn/deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

various suspension componants becoming corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 75,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming worn/deteriorated

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

various suspension componants becoming corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,312 miles

both rear lower body to sub-frame braces corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 62,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 50,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 19,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,096 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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FE12 OJM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE12 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

FE12 OJM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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