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WP61 PYU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,039 mi
Last recorded41,039 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 PYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 41,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,425 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,926 miles

Nearside washer jet poor.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 23,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 20,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,105 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 12,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 8,604 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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WP61 PYU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 WP61 PYU, 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 WP61 PYU registered?

WP61 PYU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is WP61 PYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 PYU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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