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LP12 FDC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 FDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,680 miles

Both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in the tyre tread. ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs pitted / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked / perished all over. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,018 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

Front and rear discs corroded.

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

R/H/R damper rod cover split.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 75,773 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,197 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,239 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 22,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 6,300 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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LP12 FDC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 LP12 FDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP12 FDC registered?

LP12 FDC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 FDC 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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