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LG62 JHL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,801 mi
Last recorded55,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 55,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,770 miles

all four tyres perishing in treads

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,113 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 40,821 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 32,590 miles

front brake pads low (inner pads near to limit)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cracking in the treads that is starting to open up.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 19,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,584 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 12,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 8,323 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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LG62 JHL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 LG62 JHL, 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 LG62 JHL registered?

LG62 JHL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LG62 JHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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