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FJ62 ZZP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,247 mi
Last recorded53,247 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,813 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,839 miles

All tyre's perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Wiper split

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,245 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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FJ62 ZZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJ62 ZZP, 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 FJ62 ZZP registered?

FJ62 ZZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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