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LM12 DDO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,571 mi
Last recorded19,571 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DDO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 19,571 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 19,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 18,731 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 18,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 16,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 16,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 14,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 12,606 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 6,985 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,097 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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LM12 DDO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DDO, 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 DDO registered?

LM12 DDO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is LM12 DDO safe to buy?

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