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HG62 EET

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,697 mi
Last recorded71,697 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 EET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 71,697 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL REAR SUSPENSION GAITERS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 68,634 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL BALL JOINT GAITERS PERISHING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 68,634 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH INNER SURFACES REDUCED BRAKING AREA (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL BALL JOINT GAITERS PERISHING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 65,904 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened TIE BARS CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,534 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUBFRAME TIE-BARS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SUBFRAME TIE-BARS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,754 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 47,908 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 24,233 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces slightly reduced braking area (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 11,989 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,467 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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HG62 EET is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 HG62 EET, 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 HG62 EET registered?

HG62 EET is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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