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HG12 UPK

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,780 mi
Last recorded77,780 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 UPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 77,780 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,540 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,715 miles

Front 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 14 Aug 2020 52,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 49,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 49,321 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,314 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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HG12 UPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HG12 UPK, 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 HG12 UPK registered?

HG12 UPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is HG12 UPK safe to buy?

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