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FY62 XAA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,563 miles

genral under body corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,288 miles

general corrosion under body and rear

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,993 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,614 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 62,067 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,435 miles

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

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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FY62 XAA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY62 XAA, 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 FY62 XAA registered?

FY62 XAA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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