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YU02 MAS

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,773 mi
Last recorded59,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 MAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 59,773 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear chassis and subframe supports are corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,024 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system non standard and louder than standard system

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 54,024 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system non standard and louder than standard system

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,302 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 48,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 36,565 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 36,650 miles

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 1 May 2019 32,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 26,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YU02 MAS 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 78.6%.

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 YU02 MAS, 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 YU02 MAS registered?

YU02 MAS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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