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LP62 XDN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,569 mi
Last recorded58,569 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 XDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 58,569 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 58,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 58,530 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high co2 0.650 (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear underbody /suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,382 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,434 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 46,434 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level lens covered (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 39,238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 30,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 30,656 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Both front tyres cracking & wearing on inner/outer edges

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,863 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED. REAR TYRES PERISHED 205/45WR17 RE050A B/STONE

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 10,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 7,992 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LP62 XDN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 LP62 XDN, 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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LP62 XDN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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