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YH12 VJL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,529 mi
Last recorded18,529 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 18,529 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 16,249 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 16,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 13,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 13,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 10,819 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 9,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,211 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2019 8,682 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 7,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 5,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 4,513 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 VJL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

YH12 VJL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 VJL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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