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KS12 LPY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,919 mi
Last recorded50,919 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 LPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 50,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,645 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 50,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 49,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 43,268 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 43,268 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 41,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 34,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 32,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,487 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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KS12 LPY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS12 LPY, 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 KS12 LPY registered?

KS12 LPY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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