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VK61 YKJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,596 mi
Last recorded24,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 YKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 24,596 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 24,489 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 24,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 24,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 23,250 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 21,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 18,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 14,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 12,054 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 9,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,524 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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VK61 YKJ 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 VK61 YKJ, 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 VK61 YKJ registered?

VK61 YKJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is VK61 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 YKJ 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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