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LV12 AHO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 73,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner pads unsighted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 62,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 53,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,039 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 12 Aug 2022 49,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,683 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 45,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,475 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,555 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 10,921 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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LV12 AHO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LV12 AHO, 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 LV12 AHO registered?

LV12 AHO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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