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MM12 LLA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 LLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 58,218 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,118 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 51,784 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 38,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,141 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 20,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,254 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 17,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades splitting

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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MM12 LLA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 MM12 LLA, 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 MM12 LLA registered?

MM12 LLA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is MM12 LLA safe to buy?

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