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YH12 ZWV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 78,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 78,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,637 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,606 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,253 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 44,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,075 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil plug loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 20,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,324 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,774 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 ZWV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

YH12 ZWV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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