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HY62 OUJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,176 mi
Last recorded28,176 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2025 28,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 26,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 25,530 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,380 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,154 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight cut to outer side wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2019 18,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened lugs breaking from back of cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened lugs breaking from back of cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2018 15,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cup lugs breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 12,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 10,045 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 7,349 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's perished on outer wall

nearside rear tyre perished on outer wall

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 OUJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 HY62 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

HY62 OUJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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