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YD12 ZMO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,705 mi
Last recorded48,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 ZMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,705 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been sealed

Fail 6 Jan 2026 48,703 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has been sealed

Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,390 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 42,390 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 41,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 41,135 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,687 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 39,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 20,708 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2016 15,349 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,744 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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YD12 ZMO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD12 ZMO, 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 YD12 ZMO registered?

YD12 ZMO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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