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YR12 MXG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 71,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 58,564 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,420 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 43,550 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,112 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 29,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,923 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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YR12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXG, 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 YR12 MXG registered?

YR12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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