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YR12 OAE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 69,745 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 69,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 65,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 63,186 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,361 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 26,391 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,452 miles

both front disc's slightly corroded on inner face

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 OAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 OAE, 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 OAE registered?

YR12 OAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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