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LX12 YVK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,873 mi
Last recorded30,873 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 30,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 27,385 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 27,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 24,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 19,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,648 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 14,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 11,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 9,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,082 miles

All four tyres perishing (cracking)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 5,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 3,462 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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LX12 YVK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX12 YVK, 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 LX12 YVK registered?

LX12 YVK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LX12 YVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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