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HJ12 YNP

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,198 mi
Last recorded26,198 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 26,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 26,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 26,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 25,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 24,761 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 24,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ** 5mm ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,040 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 12,774 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 YNP 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 HJ12 YNP, 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 YNP registered?

HJ12 YNP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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