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LV12 HYU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 HYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 42,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 37,077 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))

Rear suspension components corroded on both sides

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 33,699 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 30,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 27,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 25,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 18,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 13,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 9,154 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,149 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 HYU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

LV12 HYU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is LV12 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 HYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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