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HV12 EVG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 100,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 3 arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 3 arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,006 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 99,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 96,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 93,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 81,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,043 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,376 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,729 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,894 miles

Interior headlamp adjuster altered to check aims

Nearside front puncture

Oil below minimum

Under trays and engine covers obscuring components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,968 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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HV12 EVG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 HV12 EVG, 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 HV12 EVG registered?

HV12 EVG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is HV12 EVG safe to buy?

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