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HJ12 YNU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,019 mi
Last recorded71,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 YNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 71,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,161 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 57,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,700 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,113 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 31,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 16,355 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 YNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 HJ12 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

HJ12 YNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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