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MX05 LMX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,525 mi
Last recorded29,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 LMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 29,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,630 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (o/s also creaks) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 26,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 25,938 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,278 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,393 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front drop links slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,799 miles

both front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,752 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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MX05 LMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MX05 LMX, 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 MX05 LMX registered?

MX05 LMX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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