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HK12 FLP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,020 mi
Last recorded61,020 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 FLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 61,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 61,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,961 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp height adjusters work backwards setting 3 is high and 0 is low

Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,390 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 36,772 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 23 Jul 2021 36,772 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,127 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HK12 FLP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 HK12 FLP, 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 HK12 FLP registered?

HK12 FLP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HK12 FLP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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