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YD12 YNA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,883 mi
Last recorded29,883 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 29,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 29,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 29,148 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 29,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 22,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 14,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YNA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNA, 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 YNA registered?

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

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