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AH02 LUK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 LUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,500 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 119,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 111,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 103,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,663 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,755 miles

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

rear d bushs

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,595 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 62,107 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight Grease Leak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,507 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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AH02 LUK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AH02 LUK, 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 AH02 LUK registered?

AH02 LUK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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