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VN12 YKF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,748 mi
Last recorded55,748 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 55,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 50,684 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 48,092 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 34,456 miles

front tyres started to perish on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,513 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,573 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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VN12 YKF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 YKF, 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 VN12 YKF registered?

VN12 YKF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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