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YH62 FJF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,526 mi
Last recorded14,526 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 14,526 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 13,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 12,393 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 9,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 9,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 8,209 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 7,421 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 6,559 miles

All four tyres are perishing in tread patterns.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 6,559 miles

All four tyres are perishing in tread patterns.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 5,372 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished inside tread pattern

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 FJF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 FJF, 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 YH62 FJF registered?

YH62 FJF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 FJF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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