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YP12 ZJZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZJZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 57,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,045 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 53,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,302 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 41,899 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 37,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear brakes sticking/binding but brake readings good

Pass 19 May 2017 32,035 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 22,636 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 May 2015 14,964 miles

Rear 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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YP12 ZJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc 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 ZJZ, 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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YP12 ZJZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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