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FV12 USW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,771 mi
Last recorded21,771 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 USW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 21,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 20,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 19,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 18,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 20 Apr 2016 9,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 6,954 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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FV12 USW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV12 USW, 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 FV12 USW registered?

FV12 USW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is FV12 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 USW shows 12 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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