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YC12 AXM

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 79,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near the limit and some minor sidewall damage inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Dec 2022 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near the limit and some minor sidewall damage inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2021 71,490 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2020 60,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 49,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 26,581 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly split

Pass 24 Dec 2016 18,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,139 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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YC12 AXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc 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 YC12 AXM, 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 YC12 AXM registered?

YC12 AXM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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