MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear sides. (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Both rear tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YH12 DBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH12 DBY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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