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LO12 BBN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 BBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,468 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 90,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 89,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,748 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,761 miles

long travel on foot brake

Pass 9 May 2019 76,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 61,575 miles

bottom end off engine noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,807 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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LO12 BBN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO12 BBN, 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 LO12 BBN registered?

LO12 BBN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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