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YH12 ZRX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,543 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 76,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 69,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,558 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads getting low and discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,001 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlight aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 53,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,944 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 449,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 34,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,510 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 25,510 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,001 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 ZRX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZRX, 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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YH12 ZRX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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