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YR12 WGC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 44,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,999 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,614 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,465 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 16,228 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 WGC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

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

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