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FE12 LPL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly rusty and suspention components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened excessively rusty and all suspention components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,325 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe area corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,660 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 103,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 99,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Retaining mouldings on cup snapped off. May effect security in near future. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play retaining mouldings on cup snapped off may effect security in near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 91,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play retaining mouldings on cup snapped off may effect security in near future (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 91,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,833 miles

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tred (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer part of raised tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges of tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on outer part of tred (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 37,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FE12 LPL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE12 LPL, 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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FE12 LPL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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