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Y66 VBH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 VBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,340 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 73,436 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 73,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,220 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 64,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,373 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper torn

offside front wiper torn

Fail 10 Mar 2015 22,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wipers torn

gear box oil level plug lose and slight oil leak

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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Y66 VBH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y66 VBH, 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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What year was Y66 VBH registered?

Y66 VBH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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