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LX12 YVO

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,705 mi
Last recorded38,705 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 YVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,705 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 25,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,468 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 16,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 9,846 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 8,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,371 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 7,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 6,491 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 YVO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX12 YVO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LX12 YVO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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