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YR12 MYJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,747 mi
Last recorded41,747 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 39,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,631 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 39,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,652 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,164 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 36,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,384 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,945 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,644 miles

advise offside front and rear tyre destortion on outer side walls

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 MYJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

YR12 MYJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YR12 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 MYJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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