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LC12 NSZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 NSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 70,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 61,322 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad on limit,and pad material is crumbling (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shocks very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,117 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 47,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,925 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,338 miles

n/s front tyre edge wear. Also o/s rear.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 27,338 miles

n/s front tyre edge wear. Also o/s rear.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,964 miles

all tyres starting to perish on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2018 20,964 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish on edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 5,341 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 NSZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 LC12 NSZ, 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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LC12 NSZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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