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HV12 NWM

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,178 mi
Last recorded80,178 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 80,178 miles

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

headlamp aim slightly reduced

Pass 27 May 2025 72,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 64,122 miles

headlamp aim slightly reduced

Pass 31 May 2023 55,318 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 45,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,682 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside headlamp aim slightly reduced

Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 13,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 10,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,648 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

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 NWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

HV12 NWM is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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