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FL12 USS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,582 mi
Last recorded38,582 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 USS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 38,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,787 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 30,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,769 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,921 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,050 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 16,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 13,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,767 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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FL12 USS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL12 USS, 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 FL12 USS registered?

FL12 USS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FL12 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 USS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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