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FL12 XWH

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,598 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 83,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,452 miles

slight cracking apparent in treads of both front tyres

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 54,786 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 43,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,204 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 19,533 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,533 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 XWH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FL12 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

FL12 XWH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 XWH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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