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LX12 YVM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,983 mi
Last recorded27,983 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,983 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,097 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2020 22,893 miles

Most tyres are perished in tread

front pads appear 75% worn

Pass 13 Jun 2019 21,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 21,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,998 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 12,300 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,113 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 YVM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LX12 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

LX12 YVM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is LX12 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 YVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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