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YK12 VNY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,805 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,190 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,515 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,003 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,715 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,618 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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YK12 VNY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK12 VNY, 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 YK12 VNY registered?

YK12 VNY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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