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LV12 MWK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,370 mi
Last recorded104,370 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 MWK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,370 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 104,370 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,550 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 94,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,561 miles

Front BOTH INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,161 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 70,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,630 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 54,691 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2017 54,691 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 34,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MWK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV12 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

LV12 MWK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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