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FL02 NRL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,325 mi
Last recorded41,325 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 NRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 41,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,863 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,129 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,376 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 21,906 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,361 miles

Nearside Rear Slight cut in tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,874 miles

nsr tyre damaged outerwall

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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FL02 NRL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FL02 NRL, 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 FL02 NRL registered?

FL02 NRL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is FL02 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 NRL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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