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LL12 HSY

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,768 mi
Last recorded77,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 HSY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 77,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,826 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 62,826 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 62,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 61,124 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,425 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,613 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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LL12 HSY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LL12 HSY, 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 LL12 HSY registered?

LL12 HSY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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