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LO12 UPH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,973 mi
Last recorded80,973 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,746 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,374 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,553 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Staring to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Staring to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 50,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Staring to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Staring to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,131 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,532 miles

Front brake discs have slight pitting

engine undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,814 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 UPH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

LO12 UPH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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