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HV12 EVH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,721 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,456 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight bulde in the inner side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,860 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 53,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,801 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 46,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,513 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,489 miles

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

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

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 EVH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 EVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 EVH registered?

HV12 EVH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is HV12 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 EVH 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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