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DV12 YKX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,852 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 53,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 53,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,817 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,365 miles

all 4 tyres scrubbed and deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,363 miles

all 4 tyres have age related cracks, deteriorated

front brake discs inner faces staring to corrode

wipers slight smear

Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,835 miles

AGE RELATED CRACKS IN ALL TYRES

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

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,074 miles

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

TYRES BOTH REARS AND NEARSIDE FRONT BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD

Fail 23 Jul 2018 28,067 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

TYRES BOTH REARS AND NEARSIDE FRONT BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,196 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 21,962 miles

Nearside Front Slight cracking to tyre tread

Offside Front Slight cracking to tyre tread

Pass 26 May 2016 20,517 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,485 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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DV12 YKX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV12 YKX, 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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DV12 YKX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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