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FN12 GXO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,449 mi
Last recorded48,449 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,449 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 29,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 26,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,991 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 19,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 13,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

small chips to screen

Fail 26 Mar 2015 13,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres starting to crack

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

small chips to screen

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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FN12 GXO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FN12 GXO, 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 FN12 GXO registered?

FN12 GXO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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