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FR12 FVA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 53,016 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,035 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,603 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 47,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,968 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,785 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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FR12 FVA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FR12 FVA, 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 FR12 FVA registered?

FR12 FVA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FR12 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 FVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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