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Y14 YSB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,719 mi
Last recorded48,719 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 YSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 48,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 46,279 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall.205/45r17 88v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,067 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,538 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,538 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,579 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,554 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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Y14 YSB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y14 YSB, 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 Y14 YSB registered?

Y14 YSB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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