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LJ12 AKU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,390 mi
Last recorded36,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 AKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 35,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 33,692 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pads approximately 3/4s worn. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 33,692 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pads approximately 3/4s worn. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,742 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 32,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Jun 2021 31,570 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 31,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ( Within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,429 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Cracking within the tread area of the tyre. Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 29,188 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & starting to crack within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 29,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & starting to crack within the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) ( Borderline pass.Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 27,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) ( Borderline pass.Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 25,172 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside front,Nearside front & Nearside rear tyres are all perished & cracking in the tread area of the tyres.Not yet deep or wide enough to be classed as tears.) (replacement advised

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,423 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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LJ12 AKU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ12 AKU, 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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LJ12 AKU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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