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YT12 YNZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,600 mi
Last recorded75,600 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 75,600 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 70,139 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,056 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 64,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,603 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 47,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,886 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,503 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 YNZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

YT12 YNZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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