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YG62 CJZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 CJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 83,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 75,127 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 75,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,568 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,589 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,522 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 24,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 12,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 6,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 5,897 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 CJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

YG62 CJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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