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YP12 HWW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,811 mi
Last recorded39,811 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 39,811 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just able to make patterns out (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2026 39,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just able to make patterns out (both) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted obscuring from inspection

Pass 21 May 2025 34,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 30,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 27,369 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 16 May 2022 25,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 May 2021 23,910 miles

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 May 2020 21,805 miles

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

all four tyres in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts.

Pass 25 May 2019 19,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in-between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 16,466 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 13,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 11,006 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 8,124 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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YP12 HWW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP12 HWW, 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 YP12 HWW registered?

YP12 HWW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 HWW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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