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AY12 YUD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,458 mi
Last recorded25,458 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 YUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 25,458 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 25,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 20,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 16,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 14,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 14,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 13,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 13,617 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 13,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 12,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 10,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 9,283 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 1 Mar 2016 7,808 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 6,221 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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AY12 YUD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 YUD, 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 AY12 YUD registered?

AY12 YUD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 YUD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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