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HK12 HLU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,435 mi
Last recorded13,435 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 13,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 12,807 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 12,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 11,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 8,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 6,795 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,048 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 6,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 5,029 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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HK12 HLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 HK12 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

HK12 HLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is HK12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 HLU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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