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LG12 RVW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,201 mi
Last recorded45,201 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,201 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 37,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,904 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 34,698 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 32,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,006 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 23,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 23,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,352 miles

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,953 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 RVW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc 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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

LG12 RVW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is LG12 RVW safe to buy?

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