CarVerify

Free Car Check

YD12 YLZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,393 mi
Last recorded44,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YLZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 44,393 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,296 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 30,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 26,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 23,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,373 miles

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 10,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,218 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 8,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 7,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 6,991 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YD12 YLZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YLZ, 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

How do I check the history of YD12 YLZ?

You can check the full history of YD12 YLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YD12 YLZ registered?

YD12 YLZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YD12 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 YLZ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YD12 YLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD12 YLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.