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HD62 BUV

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,540 mi
Last recorded44,540 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD62 BUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 44,540 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 39,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,483 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,615 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 16,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,264 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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HD62 BUV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HD62 BUV, 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 HD62 BUV registered?

HD62 BUV is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HD62 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD62 BUV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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