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LG12 GZO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

47,147 mi
Last recorded47,147 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 GZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 47,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 42,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,884 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 32,884 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 31,138 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 28,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 25,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 23,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 20,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,558 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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LG12 GZO 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 LG12 GZO, 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 LG12 GZO registered?

LG12 GZO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is LG12 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 GZO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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