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KN62 FNU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,543 mi
Last recorded76,543 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 FNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,869 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 70,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 67,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,850 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,729 miles

All four shockers slightly leaking

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 46,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,108 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,317 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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KN62 FNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN62 FNU, 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 KN62 FNU registered?

KN62 FNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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