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FL12 XWX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,373 mi
Last recorded23,373 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,373 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 22,025 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,276 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,396 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 16,960 miles

both front and offside rear tyre tread's are perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 15,577 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished 205/50/16

Offside Front tyre perished 205/50/16

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/50/16

Pass 1 Oct 2015 13,836 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 13,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 12,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,446 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 XWX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWX, 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 FL12 XWX registered?

FL12 XWX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FL12 XWX safe to buy?

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