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YH12 DBY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,321 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 77,307 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 74,444 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 70,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,804 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/45/17 *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 61,804 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/45/17 *STRONG ADVISE* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,252 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 43,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,562 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 24,330 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,243 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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YH12 DBY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YH12 DBY, 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 YH12 DBY registered?

YH12 DBY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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