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HG62 GVE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 GVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 48,737 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 40,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,255 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,954 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 28,954 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,544 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 GVE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG62 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

HG62 GVE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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The MOT history for HG62 GVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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