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LM54 PAR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,665 mi
Last recorded67,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 PAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut to tyre wall, 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 55,534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 55,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall splitting

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,520 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 36,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 35,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 31,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,993 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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LM54 PAR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM54 PAR, 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 LM54 PAR registered?

LM54 PAR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is LM54 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 PAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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