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FP12 DZB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,623 mi
Last recorded45,623 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 DZB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,165 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,061 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 27,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 16,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FP12 DZB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 FP12 DZB, 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 FP12 DZB registered?

FP12 DZB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is FP12 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 DZB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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