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YE62 JXP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 JXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 87,246 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 77,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,537 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,537 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 72,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,815 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YE62 JXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YE62 JXP, 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 YE62 JXP registered?

YE62 JXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YE62 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 JXP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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