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LR62 ARU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,499 mi
Last recorded36,499 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 ARU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,780 miles

all 4 shock absorbers very light oil mist.

n/s/r tyre valve signs of cracking/perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,173 miles

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

n/s/r tyre valve signs of cracking/perished.

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,562 miles

n/s/r tyre valve signs of cracking/perished.

oil mist o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r shocks.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,917 miles

n/s/r tyre valve perished.

oil mist o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r shocks.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 25,145 miles

all 4 shocks light oil mist.

n/s/f tyre worn outer.

o/s/f tyre worn inner.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Sep 2016 22,524 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,681 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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LR62 ARU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LR62 ARU, 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 LR62 ARU registered?

LR62 ARU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LR62 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 ARU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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