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HV12 FBY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,481 mi
Last recorded37,481 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 37,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,881 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,125 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 30,510 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 30,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,301 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,129 miles

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

both front shock absrober covers splitting

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber bump stop covers in poor condition

nearside front tyre badly perishing + going bald on outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre badly perishing + slightly wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre badly perishing + wearing on edges

offside rear tyre badly perishing + going bald on inner edge + cut in tread

power steering fluid overfilled

Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished in tread and outer walls

both front tyres slightly wearing edges + nearside cut outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,369 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 9,369 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,594 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 FBY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 HV12 FBY, 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 FBY registered?

HV12 FBY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is HV12 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 FBY 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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