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LG12 RUW

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,824 mi
Last recorded47,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 47,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension and steering componenets have surface corrosion but dont seem weakened

Pass 30 Dec 2024 46,207 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,127 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 46,127 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,884 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 RUW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 RUW registered?

LG12 RUW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LG12 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 RUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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