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VN62 YXD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,408 mi
Last recorded131,408 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 YXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 131,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,138 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 68,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,115 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 59,115 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,353 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 48,770 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [ both rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 48,769 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play [ both rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,669 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,775 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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VN62 YXD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

VN62 YXD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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