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FN12 ZSO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ZSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSHS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear and corrosion to discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion on outer edges , ok at present.

all four shock absorbers dust covers in poor condition, no leakage from shock absorbers at present.

both front tyres are slightly feathering on inner edges , ok at present.

correct number plates fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,998 miles

Front and rear shock absorber dust gaiters perished and split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 'A' zone 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,686 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 'A' zone 1cm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,190 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Fail 3 Apr 2019 57,190 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust cover/gaiters split

Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,588 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust cover/gaiters split

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,809 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,322 miles

number plates held on with temporary fixings

Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ZSO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

FN12 ZSO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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