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M2 FXW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 FXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 80,219 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 74,817 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 67,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 50,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,253 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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M2 FXW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M2 FXW, 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 M2 FXW registered?

M2 FXW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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