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YD12 XNU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 58,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,647 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,723 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 XNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YD12 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

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

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