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VN62 YWB

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 113,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 113,113 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both fronts x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rears x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear lower control arm dust covers x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear upper control arm dust covers x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,263 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,729 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,729 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,066 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 90,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,189 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 87,189 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 87,043 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,125 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre tread worn on edges

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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VN62 YWB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VN62 YWB, 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 VN62 YWB registered?

VN62 YWB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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