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AP12 LCM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 LCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 73,683 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 48,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inner edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 48,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,290 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,764 miles

sill covers fitted

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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AP12 LCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP12 LCM, 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 AP12 LCM registered?

AP12 LCM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AP12 LCM safe to buy?

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