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YB61 DJU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,798 mi
Last recorded41,798 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 DJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 41,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr lower hub bush split but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 39,072 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 39,072 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 35,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 33,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 33,097 miles

Front 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 4 Jun 2021 32,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75-80%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,454 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,951 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 23,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YB61 DJU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour 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 YB61 DJU, 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 YB61 DJU registered?

YB61 DJU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is YB61 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 DJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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