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YH12 ZRR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,186 mi
Last recorded35,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 35,186 miles

Under sealed underneath

Fail 12 Jun 2026 35,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under sealed underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2025 35,128 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,122 miles

under sealed underneath

Pass 18 May 2022 34,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 33,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 32,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 31,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,906 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 ZRR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

YH12 ZRR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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