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XX61 LMS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,635 mi
Last recorded67,635 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX61 LMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 67,635 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 67,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 64,565 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,217 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,389 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,543 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 29,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,976 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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XX61 LMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XX61 LMS, 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 XX61 LMS registered?

XX61 LMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2012.

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