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HY12 UKA

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,085 mi
Last recorded63,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 63,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,720 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 61,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,797 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,942 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,055 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 40,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,123 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 33,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 26,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,753 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 19,753 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,302 miles

slight damage n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2015 12,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight damage n/s front tyre outer sidewall

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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HY12 UKA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY12 UKA, 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 HY12 UKA registered?

HY12 UKA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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