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DA12 HKZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 HKZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,004 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,376 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 54,062 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 54,060 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 47,014 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 47,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,652 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,729 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 17,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,001 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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DA12 HKZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA12 HKZ, 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 DA12 HKZ registered?

DA12 HKZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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