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LM12 LZN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,183 mi
Last recorded87,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 87,183 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,467 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Offside Rear slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)and wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 46,717 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 LZN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

LM12 LZN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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