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YB12 TPV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,405 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,126 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 71,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 68,465 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,098 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,081 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,355 miles

all tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,155 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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YB12 TPV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YB12 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

YB12 TPV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 TPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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