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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 ENMMOT history

LS12 ENM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LS12 ENM 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,874 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ENM
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
27 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ENM was last recorded at 78,874 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,102 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,772 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,874 miles
  • 2025 – 75,102 miles
  • 2024 – 70,527 miles
  • 2023 – 66,697 miles
  • 2022 – 62,999 miles
  • 2021 – 57,980 miles
  • 2020 – 53,867 miles
  • 2019 – 46,372 miles
  • 2018 – 40,731 miles
  • 2017 – 35,563 miles
  • 2016 – 30,500 miles
  • 2015 – 25,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    728760059833
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail78,870 miles (+3,768)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    333532040982
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass75,102 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,102 miles
    Test number
    438148070845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,099 miles (+4,572)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,099 miles
    Test number
    925841313169
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,527 miles (+3,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    230093021004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass66,697 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,697 miles
    Test number
    347802587215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail66,657 miles (+3,658)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    320495021011
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass62,999 miles (+170)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    279636671504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail62,829 miles (+105)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    133183972498
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,724 miles (+132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,724 miles
    Test number
    245975136828
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail62,592 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,592 miles
    Test number
    552391797600
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass57,980 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,980 miles
    Test number
    759107988378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,955 miles (+4,088)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    391424112126
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass53,867 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    213611676876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,667 miles (+7,295)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    453592314293
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass46,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    970180892622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail46,372 miles (+5,641)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,372 miles
    Test number
    205213352535
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass40,731 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    324012811343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass35,563 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    641058082707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,500 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,500 miles
    Test number
    822836394519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,102 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    185578625139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    23,982 miles
    Test number
    339253785096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ENM

Does LS12 ENM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ENM is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ENM?
The MOT on LS12 ENM is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ENM done?
LS12 ENM was recorded at 78,874 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LS12 ENM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ENM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ENM 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 ENM find?
LS12 ENM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: all rear suspension components corroded.

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