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YR12 AVD

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,259 mi
Last recorded61,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 61,259 miles

Front antiroll bar link ball joint securing cap 1of 4 broken - both fronts

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 58,408 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 1/4, no play in ball joint.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 1/4, no play in ball joint.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 55,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 1/4, no play in ball joint.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar drop link securing caps missing 1/4, no play in ball joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 49,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,552 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 37,379 miles

o.s.r. tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 31,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Offside Front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,593 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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YR12 AVD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 YR12 AVD, 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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YR12 AVD is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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