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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LP12 FDCMOT history

LP12 FDC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LP12 FDC red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,139 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 FDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 FDC was last recorded at 83,139 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,325 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,814 miles
Average per year
7,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,139 miles
  • 2025 – 81,325 miles
  • 2024 – 79,680 miles
  • 2023 – 77,570 miles
  • 2022 – 76,260 miles
  • 2021 – 76,018 miles
  • 2020 – 75,773 miles
  • 2019 – 74,197 miles
  • 2018 – 61,239 miles
  • 2017 – 43,488 miles
  • 2016 – 22,703 miles
  • 2015 – 6,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & N/S sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,139 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    396355505384
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & N/S sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass81,325 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,325 miles
    Test number
    597203436540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass79,680 miles (+2,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,680 miles
    Test number
    863796513800
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.
  4. Pass77,570 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,570 miles
    Test number
    454766441940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,260 miles (+242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    878518191149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in the tyre tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear brake discs pitted / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked / perished all over. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass76,018 miles (+245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    787274754904
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryR/H/R damper rod cover split.
  7. Pass75,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    934334400303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail75,773 miles (+1,576)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,773 miles
    Test number
    167560352913
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass74,197 miles (+12,958)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    592989936578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,239 miles (+17,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    796862189170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass43,488 miles (+20,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    444433616290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass22,703 miles (+16,403)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    22,703 miles
    Test number
    479232418255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    6,300 miles
    Test number
    778373075135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 FDC

Does LP12 FDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 FDC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 FDC?
The MOT on LP12 FDC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 FDC done?
LP12 FDC was recorded at 83,139 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,185 miles a year.
Has LP12 FDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 FDC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LP12 FDC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 FDC find?
LP12 FDC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & n/s sidewall damaged.

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