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HY62 NLU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 NLU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 48,894 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,147 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 46,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 44,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 42,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,144 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 28,758 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 28,757 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 20,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 12,710 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 12,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 9,338 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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HY62 NLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY62 NLU, 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 HY62 NLU registered?

HY62 NLU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HY62 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 NLU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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