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YE12 DPK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 99,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 99,130 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,895 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( drop link.) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner edge of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,970 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Lightly corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc discoloured by heat... ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Lightly corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,815 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,944 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,453 miles

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

both front wipers have split ends

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,905 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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YE12 DPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE12 DPK, 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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YE12 DPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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