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LC12 NTG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 92,550 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar drop links joints creaky when moved

Fail 25 Nov 2024 85,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted dented inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar drop links joints creaky when moved

Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner edge becoming out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 61,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 51,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,036 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LC12 NTG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

LC12 NTG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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