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HV12 UAR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,213 mi
Last recorded73,213 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 62,733 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 62,733 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 42,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 42,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 22,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,353 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 UAR 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 78.6%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

HV12 UAR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is HV12 UAR safe to buy?

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