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YK62 LVF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 LVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 59,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 55,186 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 55,185 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely Both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 41,988 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 osr / nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 41,619 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 40,777 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 39,488 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 33,406 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,382 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 24,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YK62 LVF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK62 LVF, 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 YK62 LVF registered?

YK62 LVF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is YK62 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 LVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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