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HJ62 TGZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,855 mi
Last recorded39,855 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 39,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,434 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 37,447 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 36,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 34,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 34,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 26,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,100 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 TGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

HJ62 TGZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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