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FL62 HBE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 HBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 70,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front and rear suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 65,166 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,163 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,741 miles

both front tyres cracking

offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2016 22,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,219 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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FL62 HBE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FL62 HBE, 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 FL62 HBE registered?

FL62 HBE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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