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HW12 KDZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 KDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 153,860 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 118,737 miles

Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,025 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,147 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,600 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 6,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 5,402 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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HW12 KDZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HW12 KDZ, 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 HW12 KDZ registered?

HW12 KDZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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