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LR62 YXT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,227 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,896 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,896 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,550 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,569 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 YXT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR62 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

LR62 YXT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is LR62 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 YXT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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