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MV12 YLP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,675 mi
Last recorded23,675 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 YLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 23,675 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,410 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 20,744 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres show signs of slight perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,930 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 18,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 17,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp has damage to lens

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,144 miles

some splitting in treads of all 4 tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2019 12,403 miles

some splitting in all 4 tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,968 miles

some small splits in all 4 tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2017 9,285 miles

Hand brake cable twisting on operation

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 6,636 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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MV12 YLP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MV12 YLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV12 YLP registered?

MV12 YLP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is MV12 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 YLP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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