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YB12 TPO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,345 mi
Last recorded59,345 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 59,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,857 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 56,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,489 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 53,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 53,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 51,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,393 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 46,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 42,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,737 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YB12 TPO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB12 TPO, 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 YB12 TPO registered?

YB12 TPO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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