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LV62 USJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,415 mi
Last recorded65,415 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 USJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,415 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,186 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,017 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,657 miles

Advise rear shock absorbers showing signs of top seal seepage

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,512 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,065 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Advise All tyres cracking badly in treads

Advise rear b/pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2018 42,855 miles

Advise Al brakes 50% worn

Advise all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread area

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread area

Pass 12 Nov 2016 28,288 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,210 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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LV62 USJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV62 USJ, 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 LV62 USJ registered?

LV62 USJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is LV62 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 USJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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