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YT12 YNW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 65,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,444 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,369 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 56,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,489 miles

Engine and sill covers fitted

Front Both shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills and body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,106 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes wearing/peeling but no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,420 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2018 27,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 20,517 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2016 11,820 miles

undertrays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 8,033 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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YT12 YNW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YT12 YNW, 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 YT12 YNW registered?

YT12 YNW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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