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WR12 YWZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,598 mi
Last recorded34,598 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 YWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 34,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 30,887 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 30,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2023 28,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 19,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 10,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 9,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 8,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,852 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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WR12 YWZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WR12 YWZ, 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 WR12 YWZ registered?

WR12 YWZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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The MOT history for WR12 YWZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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