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NL12 YJU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 122,759 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,362 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 102,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,317 miles

Front windscreen has crack in top nearside out of swept area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread 3mm ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL12 YJU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL12 YJU, 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 NL12 YJU registered?

NL12 YJU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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