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LM62 UAY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,503 mi
Last recorded30,503 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 UAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,732 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have some rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,373 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 25,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 24,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2020 22,377 miles

aux belt worn

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,132 miles

both front tyres cracking

rear suspension corroded and bushes cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2018 15,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded/wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre treads cracking badly

Nearside Rear Outer alloy wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded/wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre treads cracking badly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,236 miles

all tyres cracking between tread formations

wiper blades starting to split but still clear windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,065 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,128 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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LM62 UAY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LM62 UAY, 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 LM62 UAY registered?

LM62 UAY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LM62 UAY safe to buy?

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