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YC12 AEZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AEZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 47,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 43,780 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 43,780 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 42,310 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 40,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 11,946 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 9,390 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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YC12 AEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YC12 AEZ, 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 YC12 AEZ registered?

YC12 AEZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 AEZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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