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YC62 HHG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 82,403 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 77,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 65,370 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high could not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail corroded marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 51,532 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 51,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 37,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,892 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 34,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,809 miles

Front Tyres' have cracks in bottom of tread patterns not deep enough to reach cords.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Tyres' have cracks in bottom of tread not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,942 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,526 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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YC62 HHG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC62 HHG, 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 YC62 HHG registered?

YC62 HHG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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