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LV12 TYA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,523 mi
Last recorded77,523 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 TYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 69,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 67,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 66,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 63,993 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 52,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 37,508 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 TYA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

LV12 TYA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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