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Y111 MAE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 MAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 51,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,231 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2019 29,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,057 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 26,056 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s 30kg o/s 20kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s parking brake could be better

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,004 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s parking brake could be better

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 13,759 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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Y111 MAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y111 MAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y111 MAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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