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LM12 WRN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 160,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 151,762 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 151,762 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 135,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear general corrosion underneath rear

Fail 17 Jun 2024 135,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear general corrosion underneath rear

Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,843 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 117,843 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,119 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,306 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 77,901 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,442 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 55,141 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,587 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,529 miles

near side front tyre wall has cut but no cord exposed

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 WRN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM12 WRN, 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 WRN registered?

LM12 WRN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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