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YH61 DZP

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 DZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,374 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,416 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,815 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 36,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 28,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 5,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 4,050 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 2,152 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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YH61 DZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YH61 DZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 DZP registered?

YH61 DZP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YH61 DZP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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