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YD12 YMZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 51,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 50,012 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,782 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 43,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,855 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 33,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YMZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

YD12 YMZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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