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FGZ 199

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,007 mi
Last recorded8,007 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 199
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 8,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 6,834 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 6,472 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2023 6,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 6,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 6,023 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 5,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 5,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 4,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 4,317 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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FGZ 199 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FGZ 199, 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 FGZ 199 registered?

FGZ 199 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is FGZ 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 199 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FGZ 199 have outstanding finance?

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