CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR62 VPA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,581 mi
Last recorded76,581 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,386 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,266 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside ear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,502 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 52,803 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear worn inner edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 41,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 29,739 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR62 VPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR62 VPA?

You can check the full history of YR62 VPA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR62 VPA registered?

YR62 VPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 VPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR62 VPA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR62 VPA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.