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L18 HOR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,302 mi
Last recorded40,302 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 HOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 40,302 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tyre wall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 36,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread low inside and outside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside tread edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 34,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,997 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 32,997 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,100 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,045 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 22,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,845 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 15,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L18 HOR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 L18 HOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 HOR registered?

L18 HOR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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