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GY62 YRU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,931 mi
Last recorded77,931 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 YRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 77,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dsc light on

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,591 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 67,928 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 64,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 64,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,699 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 59,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,736 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Twin horn only one working

front bumper damaged and undertrays

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 35,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,650 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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GY62 YRU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY62 YRU, 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 GY62 YRU registered?

GY62 YRU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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