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Mazda MX-5

Black and White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

LS12 BSZMOT history

LS12 BSZ is a black and white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LS12 BSZ black 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 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,095 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BSZ was last recorded at 75,095 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,676 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
4,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,095 miles
  • 2024 – 74,676 miles
  • 2023 – 74,566 miles
  • 2022 – 73,561 miles
  • 2021 – 73,149 miles
  • 2020 – 68,974 miles
  • 2019 – 60,530 miles
  • 2018 – 53,454 miles
  • 2017 – 45,165 miles
  • 2016 – 35,726 miles
  • 2015 – 26,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,095 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,095 miles
    Test number
    694169186312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,676 miles (+110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    124582968551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,566 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    142846496107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail74,566 miles (+1,005)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    136926750995
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass73,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    240339411535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail73,561 miles (+412)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    923230223662
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Chunk out of inner sidewall cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,149 miles (+4,175)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    494175065708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,974 miles (+8,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    618818587932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,530 miles (+7,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,530 miles
    Test number
    847269438474
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
  10. Pass53,454 miles (+8,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,454 miles
    Test number
    949319441073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
  11. Pass45,165 miles (+9,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    587475200309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass35,726 miles (+9,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    987869789605
    • AdvisoryRemoved sat nav from windscreen
  13. Pass26,003 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    995536875094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,002 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    239875375056
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Questions about LS12 BSZ

Does LS12 BSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BSZ is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BSZ?
The MOT on LS12 BSZ is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BSZ done?
LS12 BSZ was recorded at 75,095 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,375 miles a year.
Has LS12 BSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BSZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 BSZ 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 LS12 BSZ find?
LS12 BSZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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