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LX12 YVT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 33,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 32,911 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 32,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 32,157 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,647 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 30,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 28,030 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 26,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread depth

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cracked in tread depth

Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 24,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread split

Nearside Rear tyre tread split

Offside Front tyre tread split

Offside Rear tyre tread split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,377 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 YVT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

LX12 YVT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LX12 YVT safe to buy?

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