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FR12 KDZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,140 mi
Last recorded65,140 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 KDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,140 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 64,426 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,576 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,871 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 46,870 miles

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

Coolant level low

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 41,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 41,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 29,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,138 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,118 miles

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

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 KDZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FR12 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

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

Is FR12 KDZ safe to buy?

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