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YR12 WGA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WGA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,321 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,014 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (both discs) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracking around tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking around tread (no cords visible)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WGA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGA, 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 WGA registered?

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

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