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FS62 FUN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,689 mi
Last recorded44,689 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS62 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 44,689 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower covers starting to perish/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear subframe support link showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Rear subframe support link showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,008 miles

Nearside Rear subfram support beam corroded

Offside Rear subfram support beam corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 38,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear subfram support beam corroded

Offside Rear subfram support beam corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 33,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,965 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs show signs of corrosion ,pitting and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,401 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Sep 2017 18,873 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,162 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 15,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,543 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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FS62 FUN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 FS62 FUN, 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 FS62 FUN registered?

FS62 FUN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FS62 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FS62 FUN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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