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BJ12 LXP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,873 mi
Last recorded67,873 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 67,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 55,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 43,183 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 35,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 31,947 miles

front brake pads half worn

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 24,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2019 19,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 19,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 14,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 5,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 4,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 LXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 BJ12 LXP, 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 BJ12 LXP registered?

BJ12 LXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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