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HJ62 OPO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,762 mi
Last recorded56,762 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2026 56,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 55,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,126 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damage x2 but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight buckling inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a deep cut inner side wall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn void of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 39,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 36,221 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake imbalance 24% (max allowed 30%)

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 20,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,886 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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HJ62 OPO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OPO, 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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HJ62 OPO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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