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MA62 FGG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 FGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 82,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,102 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,448 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,031 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 38,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded on inner rotors

both rear brake discs heavily corroded on outer rotors

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,749 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,312 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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MA62 FGG 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 MA62 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

MA62 FGG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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