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Mazda MX5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,789 cc

LS12 NLXMOT history

LS12 NLX is a grey petrol Mazda MX5 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,034 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,789 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NLX was last recorded at 74,034 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,034 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,034 miles
  • 2025 – 70,556 miles
  • 2024 – 65,624 miles
  • 2023 – 55,920 miles
  • 2022 – 47,186 miles
  • 2021 – 39,876 miles
  • 2020 – 34,666 miles
  • 2019 – 26,894 miles
  • 2018 – 17,271 miles
  • 2017 – 15,131 miles
  • 2016 – 12,451 miles
  • 2015 – 10,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,034 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    521001753596
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail74,034 miles (+3,478)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    568439613423
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass70,556 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,556 miles
    Test number
    447924941178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,624 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    680014151563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,920 miles (+8,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    373300706966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,186 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,186 miles
    Test number
    432395021702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,876 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,876 miles
    Test number
    961480976480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,666 miles (+7,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,666 miles
    Test number
    845266531602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    316452973019
    • 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))
  10. Fail26,894 miles (+9,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,894 miles
    Test number
    295708410312
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  11. Pass17,271 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    496727145755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,131 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    15,131 miles
    Test number
    480632406715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,451 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,451 miles
    Test number
    129588182996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    10,149 miles
    Test number
    215720005426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NLX

Does LS12 NLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NLX is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NLX?
The MOT on LS12 NLX is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NLX done?
LS12 NLX was recorded at 74,034 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,922 miles a year.
Has LS12 NLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NLX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 NLX 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 NLX find?
LS12 NLX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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