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YD12 XNK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 25,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 22,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,670 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 18,670 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 14,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 14,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 13,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 12,966 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2018 10,870 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 9,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 6,942 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,198 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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YD12 XNK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YD12 XNK, 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 YD12 XNK registered?

YD12 XNK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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