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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LS12 NLPMOT history

LS12 NLP is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

LS12 NLP grey 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 Oct 2026
Mileage
68,583 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NLP was last recorded at 68,583 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 3,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2023: 57,750 miles, lower than 58,335 miles on 22 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,147 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,436 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,583 miles
  • 2024 – 65,147 miles
  • 2023 – 57,750 miles
  • 2022 – 58,335 miles
  • 2021 – 49,907 miles
  • 2020 – 45,542 miles
  • 2019 – 40,579 miles
  • 2018 – 34,432 miles
  • 2017 – 28,291 miles
  • 2016 – 20,719 miles
  • 2015 – 16,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,583 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre repair sealant has expired recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,583 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    125665869330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    254276935665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,147 miles (+7,397)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,147 miles
    Test number
    684706606861
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass57,750 miles (-585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    157577807520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    372175357457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,335 miles (+8,428)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    637080849016
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass49,907 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,907 miles
    Test number
    314860504746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,542 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    852553431817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,579 miles (+6,147)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,579 miles
    Test number
    369806845874
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass34,432 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    136888912044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre repair sealant has expired recommend replacement

  11. Fail34,301 miles (+6,010)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,301 miles
    Test number
    782861118659
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre repair sealant has expired recommend replacement

  12. Pass28,291 miles (+7,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,291 miles
    Test number
    367515402867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass20,719 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    20,719 miles
    Test number
    281630601117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,281 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,281 miles
    Test number
    999295767333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    16,209 miles
    Test number
    315864085080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NLP

Does LS12 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NLP is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NLP?
The MOT on LS12 NLP is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NLP done?
LS12 NLP was recorded at 68,583 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has LS12 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NLP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 NLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 NLP find?
LS12 NLP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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