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YD62 SWU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,965 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 58,964 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 48,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,414 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 45,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,240 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 33,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres have age related cracks but no cords exposed.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,435 miles

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

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

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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YD62 SWU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD62 SWU, 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 YD62 SWU registered?

YD62 SWU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is YD62 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD62 SWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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