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SA62 YGN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 YGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle and underside components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 70,636 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 58,730 miles

o/s beam image poor

Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,432 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced badly corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump plug not tight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 41,531 miles

Rear suspension component corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 34,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face and nsr outer face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 31,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 26,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,517 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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SA62 YGN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA62 YGN, 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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SA62 YGN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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