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YD12 ZNV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 ZNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,470 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both support arms corroded

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 67,430 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both support arms corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,652 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 66,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,446 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,642 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 63,153 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,281 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R drop links have light noticeable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R drop links have light noticeable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 61,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R drop links have light noticeable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R drop links have light noticeable movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R drop link lower ball joint has slight noticeable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R drop link lower ball joint has slight noticeable play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front N/S/R Drop link ball joint has slight play

Offside Front O/S/F lower ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear O/S/R Drop link ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,500 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 47,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,343 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,985 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 ZNV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZNV, 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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YD12 ZNV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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