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YK12 VRE

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,917 mi
Last recorded30,917 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 26,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 24,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and radial cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 22,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner edge worn on tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2019 14,131 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge wearing on tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,191 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 6,287 miles

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

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 VRE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VRE, 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 YK12 VRE registered?

YK12 VRE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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