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LG12 RWV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 RWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,057 miles

Rear advise pads wearing low

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,440 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,168 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 48,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,959 miles

Front Back plates squealing

Front Discs scored

Front Pads low

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall has a little rip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Discs scored

Rear Rear pads low

Fail 26 Mar 2018 39,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Couldn't open cap (7.2.4a)

Front Back plates squealing

Front Discs scored

Front Pads low

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall has a little rip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Discs scored

Rear Rear pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,007 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,425 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 RWV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

LG12 RWV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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