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L5 MCJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,098 mi
Last recorded20,098 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 20,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,847 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2021 19,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 18,797 miles

n/s/r tyre worn down on very inside edge of the tread.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,551 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,877 miles

advise front discs slight corrision

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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L5 MCJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L5 MCJ, 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 L5 MCJ registered?

L5 MCJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is L5 MCJ safe to buy?

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