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LJ07 BBB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,464 mi
Last recorded39,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 BBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 39,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 36,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 33,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 31,435 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 28,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four(4)wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 24,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 21,391 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 19,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 16,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 12,923 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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LJ07 BBB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ07 BBB, 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 LJ07 BBB registered?

LJ07 BBB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LJ07 BBB safe to buy?

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