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AP12 HWM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,198 mi
Last recorded11,198 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 11,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 10,816 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,696 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 10,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 9,756 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 9,197 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 8,850 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 8,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs heavily corroded

front pads 75-80% worn on inner

some corrosion on rear discs

Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 5,227 miles

some corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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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AP12 HWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP12 HWM, 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 AP12 HWM registered?

AP12 HWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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