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FT12 RYA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,016 mi
Last recorded37,016 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 RYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 37,016 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 37,016 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,314 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,187 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 29,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 26,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 22,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 19,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 7,732 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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FT12 RYA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 FT12 RYA, 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 FT12 RYA registered?

FT12 RYA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is FT12 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 RYA 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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