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HJ12 ZPK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,712 mi
Last recorded57,712 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,712 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 54,944 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 52,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,969 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,999 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,030 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 36,734 miles

various body damage

Pass 6 Dec 2017 30,984 miles

Both front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to marker

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing inner edge ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,848 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 20,113 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 ZPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 ZPK, 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 ZPK registered?

HJ12 ZPK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 2012.

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