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A3 HKR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 43,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 42,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,167 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 20,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 17,293 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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A3 HKR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A3 HKR, 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

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What year was A3 HKR registered?

A3 HKR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is A3 HKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 HKR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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