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HV12 OWY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,003 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 89,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect buffed lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,381 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 84,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,429 miles

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2024 79,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,707 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 63,519 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,289 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 55,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 49,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,349 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,153 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 39,153 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,141 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 OWY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

HV12 OWY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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The MOT history for HV12 OWY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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