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FX12 YDH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 71,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 54,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,777 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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FX12 YDH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX12 YDH, 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 FX12 YDH registered?

FX12 YDH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FX12 YDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 YDH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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