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LM12 BWE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,646 mi
Last recorded86,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,813 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,749 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 62,836 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,115 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,690 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON OUTTER EDGES.

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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LM12 BWE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LM12 BWE, 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 LM12 BWE registered?

LM12 BWE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LM12 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 BWE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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