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LO12 OGE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 OGE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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 sides worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 57,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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 sides worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,563 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 46,013 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 46,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,684 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 43,219 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,092 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,450 miles

e.m.l light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,597 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerb damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2015 21,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerb damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OGE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGE, 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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LO12 OGE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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