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LX62 XMT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,203 mi
Last recorded64,203 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 XMT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 64,203 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 64,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,824 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 46,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,011 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,330 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 29,093 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 19,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,285 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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LX62 XMT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LX62 XMT, 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 LX62 XMT registered?

LX62 XMT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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