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LR62 YXP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,506 mi
Last recorded60,506 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 YXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,592 miles

both front headlamps poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 55,223 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 40,363 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,778 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 18 Sep 2017 33,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,174 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 YXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 LR62 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

LR62 YXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is LR62 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 YXP 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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