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LN12 OAX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 OAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 84,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,753 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 60,907 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. cracked perished dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,302 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 29,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,063 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,337 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 17,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,095 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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LN12 OAX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 LN12 OAX, 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 LN12 OAX registered?

LN12 OAX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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