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LO12 PYJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,713 mi
Last recorded50,713 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 41,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 35,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 28,811 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PYJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LO12 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

LO12 PYJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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