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LO12 BBZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 BBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,874 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 43,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 42,408 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip requires repairing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,740 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,014 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,363 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 BBZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LO12 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

LO12 BBZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is LO12 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 BBZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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