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LC12 NSJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,172 mi
Last recorded70,172 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,172 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 70,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 59,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 56,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 39,038 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,502 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 36,132 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2017 29,823 miles

Front tyres have slight sidewall damage

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 May 2016 24,120 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 18,890 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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LC12 NSJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC12 NSJ, 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 LC12 NSJ registered?

LC12 NSJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is LC12 NSJ safe to buy?

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