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YP12 NKG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,890 mi
Last recorded56,890 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 56,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 43,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,650 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 26,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F tyre cracked between tread

Nearside Rear Inner N/S/R tyre cracked between tread

Offside Front Inner O/S/F tyre cracked between tread

Offside Rear Inner O/S/R tyre cracked between tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,776 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 NKG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP12 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

YP12 NKG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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