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HJ12 LMU

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 LMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,808 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,690 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,688 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 90,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2020 46,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,959 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,661 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,065 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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HJ12 LMU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 HJ12 LMU, 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 HJ12 LMU registered?

HJ12 LMU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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