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Y88 SCS

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 SCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,129 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,292 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,220 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,396 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 44,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 27,961 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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Y88 SCS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y88 SCS, 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 Y88 SCS registered?

Y88 SCS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y88 SCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 SCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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