CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG12 RWL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,868 mi
Last recorded25,868 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 25,868 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 22,784 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 19,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 17,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 16,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 16,130 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 15,523 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 14,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,193 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 10,565 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 10,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG12 RWL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 RWL, 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

How do I check the history of LG12 RWL?

You can check the full history of LG12 RWL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG12 RWL registered?

LG12 RWL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LG12 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 RWL 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.

Does LG12 RWL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG12 RWL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.