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LM12 YCP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,788 mi
Last recorded26,788 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 26,788 miles

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

Rear subframe very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 24,505 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 24,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 23,156 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 23,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 21,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,733 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,888 miles

rear brakes slightly binding.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 19,888 miles

rear brakes slightly binding.

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,877 miles

OS FRONT AND NS REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 16,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OS FRONT AND NS REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,862 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 9,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,168 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded iner face

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 YCP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

LM12 YCP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is LM12 YCP safe to buy?

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