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YE12 DZU

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,497 mi
Last recorded92,497 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 90,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 88,315 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 85,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 80,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER in swept area

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 74,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER in swept area

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,705 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER ()

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER IN SWEPT AREA

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,970 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))

Nearside Front Lower sticker in swept area

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,392 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush on anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,403 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,893 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 DZU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZU, 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 YE12 DZU registered?

YE12 DZU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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