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LJ62 BVZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,259 mi
Last recorded65,259 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 BVZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 65,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 55,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,264 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 32,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,366 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LJ62 BVZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 LJ62 BVZ, 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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LJ62 BVZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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