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EJ62 HLW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,850 mi
Last recorded61,850 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 HLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 61,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 58,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 53,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,775 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 26,775 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 21,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 12,838 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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EJ62 HLW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ62 HLW, 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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EJ62 HLW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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