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YC12 AYK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,099 mi
Last recorded43,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 41,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,184 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 38,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 35,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,884 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,039 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 24,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,368 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 AYK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YC12 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

YC12 AYK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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