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FN62 MPE

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,403 mi
Last recorded54,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 MPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 54,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,712 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,368 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,711 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,070 miles

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2021 41,263 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 41,259 miles

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under shields fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,859 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 30,189 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,971 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 24,230 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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FN62 MPE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FN62 MPE, 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 FN62 MPE registered?

FN62 MPE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FN62 MPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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