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RO12 FWA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,331 mi
Last recorded45,331 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 45,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 42,684 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 41,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,843 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 31,843 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 31,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,001 miles

both front tyres close

Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,292 miles

off side front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all 4 (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,491 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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RO12 FWA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RO12 FWA, 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 RO12 FWA registered?

RO12 FWA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is RO12 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 FWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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