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RO12 YGH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,351 mi
Last recorded42,351 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 YGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 41,833 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,541 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,280 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Seriously faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Seriously faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,629 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 3.0mm + bald on inner edge + nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre 3.0mm + bald on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,737 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 14,750 miles

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

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

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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RO12 YGH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RO12 YGH, 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 RO12 YGH registered?

RO12 YGH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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