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HJ62 NXL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,138 mi
Last recorded52,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 NXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 52,138 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,146 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 35,857 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 21,065 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 21,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HJ62 NXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 HJ62 NXL, 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 HJ62 NXL registered?

HJ62 NXL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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