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LO61 WGY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,879 mi
Last recorded64,879 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 WGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,879 miles

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear subframe brace bar corroded

Offside Rear subframe brace bar rusty

Rear subframe rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 64,879 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear subframe brace bar corroded

Offside Rear subframe brace bar rusty

Rear subframe rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,197 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,626 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,626 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,575 miles

Both front wipers split

Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,148 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 21,892 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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LO61 WGY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO61 WGY, 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 LO61 WGY registered?

LO61 WGY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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