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RO12 FWM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,597 mi
Last recorded27,597 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 27,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 25,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 24,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 23,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 21,978 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 19,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 18,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,397 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,692 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 8,377 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 FWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

RO12 FWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RO12 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 FWM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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