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YP61 XRS

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,273 mi
Last recorded46,273 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 XRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,273 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 8 Nov 2023 46,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,907 miles

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 36,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres x 2 inner edges worn

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,896 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,013 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,147 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 12,537 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 11,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 7,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 4,811 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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YP61 XRS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP61 XRS, 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 YP61 XRS registered?

YP61 XRS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YP61 XRS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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