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LD12 UCZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,082 mi
Last recorded55,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 UCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 55,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 54,378 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 54,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,219 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,879 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 47,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,030 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 12,310 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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LD12 UCZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LD12 UCZ, 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 LD12 UCZ registered?

LD12 UCZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LD12 UCZ safe to buy?

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