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YD12 XWK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 46,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 39,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,191 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,560 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,075 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 XWK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 XWK registered?

YD12 XWK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is YD12 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 XWK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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