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YG62 CJJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,600 mi
Last recorded54,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 CJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 54,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 47,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,852 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2024 40,852 miles

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

general corrosion to all underbody suspension components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,979 miles

both rear strengthening bars corroding

centre strengthening bar corroding

rear axle and suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,091 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 33,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 25,188 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake caliper seized

Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,077 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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YG62 CJJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG62 CJJ, 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 YG62 CJJ registered?

YG62 CJJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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