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YH62 FJA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,273 mi
Last recorded45,273 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,273 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 28,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower tax disc holder with parking permit in .IN SWEPT AREA

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 28,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPERS blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower tax disc holder with parking permit in .IN SWEPT AREA

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,602 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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YH62 FJA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 YH62 FJA, 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 YH62 FJA registered?

YH62 FJA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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