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HJ12 XKN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,376 mi
Last recorded55,376 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 53,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,503 miles

Central Front subframe corroded

Central Rear axle corroded

Front ns and os shocks corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Rear ns and os shocks corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most outer (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most outer (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster is condensated

Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most outer (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most outer (track control arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster is condensated

brake fluid level is between min and max

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE TYRE ON THE 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE TYRE ON THE 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,620 miles

Chip in Windscreen

Pass 8 May 2018 28,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre small cut but not in excess of requirements no cords visable

Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 5,322 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 XKN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HJ12 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

HJ12 XKN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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