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Y9 SBC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,426 mi
Last recorded24,426 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 SBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 20,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Oct 2022 16,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 15,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jul 2020 13,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 12,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,669 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 9,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,058 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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Y9 SBC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y9 SBC, 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 Y9 SBC registered?

Y9 SBC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is Y9 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 SBC shows 11 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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