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DE12 YGZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,156 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 70,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 67,805 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,603 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,296 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,688 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 33,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,862 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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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DE12 YGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 DE12 YGZ, 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 DE12 YGZ registered?

DE12 YGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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