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HW62 JGY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,135 mi
Last recorded47,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 JGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 42,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,264 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 28,336 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 22,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,268 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 22,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 21,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 19,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,338 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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HW62 JGY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HW62 JGY, 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 HW62 JGY registered?

HW62 JGY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is HW62 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 JGY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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