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Y8 TER

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,894 mi
Last recorded36,894 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 TER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 36,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 23,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,536 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 22,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 32,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 17,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,249 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 14,534 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,624 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 12,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 8,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 16,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,096 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,857 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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Y8 TER is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y8 TER, 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 Y8 TER registered?

Y8 TER is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is Y8 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 TER shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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