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MA62 FGF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,294 mi
Last recorded48,294 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 FGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 46,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 43,497 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 40,235 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 40,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 26,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 9,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 8,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 6,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 4,371 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 4,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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MA62 FGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA62 FGF, 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 MA62 FGF registered?

MA62 FGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is MA62 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 FGF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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