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YR62 HYP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,283 mi
Last recorded11,283 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2025 11,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 11,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 10,476 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 10,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 8,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 7,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 7,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 5,625 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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YR62 HYP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YR62 HYP, 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 YR62 HYP registered?

YR62 HYP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is YR62 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 HYP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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