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HV62 KVO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 KVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 76,157 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,205 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2019 68,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake slight uneven application

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,985 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,965 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,678 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,678 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 55,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HV62 KVO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 HV62 KVO, 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 HV62 KVO registered?

HV62 KVO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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