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YT62 BTE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,311 mi
Last recorded26,311 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 26,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 22,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 18,870 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 18,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2023 15,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 11,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 9,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs light corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 May 2021 9,932 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs light corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 9,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 8,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,346 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,726 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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YT62 BTE 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 83.3%.

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 YT62 BTE, 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 YT62 BTE registered?

YT62 BTE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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