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CV62 HZC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,656 mi
Last recorded69,656 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 HZC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,843 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2023 65,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged bulge to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres wearing on edges

both rear anti roll bar link rods slight play

exhaust starting to corrode

rear subframe and components corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,440 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,045 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,514 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,441 miles

Small stone chips to windscreen

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,021 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 38,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,714 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CV62 HZC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV62 HZC, 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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CV62 HZC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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