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EX12 LYC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 LYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 37,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,193 miles

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Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,952 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,294 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 15,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 9,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,053 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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EX12 LYC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 EX12 LYC, 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 EX12 LYC registered?

EX12 LYC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is EX12 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 LYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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