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SK12 YSZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 62,492 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear subframe brace to underside body corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe brace to underside body corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

front underside chassis brace corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 57,926 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear subframe brace to underside body corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe brace to underside body corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

front underside chassis brace corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2 millimetres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 54,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to 2 millimetres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 49,542 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 49,540 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,560 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 45,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 31,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 18,326 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,268 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,733 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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SK12 YSZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK12 YSZ, 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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SK12 YSZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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