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YD12 XXM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,425 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 18,022 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 XXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

YD12 XXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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