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LR62 HPA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 HPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 40,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 36,567 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 35,165 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,810 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 33,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 32,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 30,968 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn resulting in some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 29,440 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 28,080 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,411 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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LR62 HPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LR62 HPA, 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 LR62 HPA registered?

LR62 HPA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LR62 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 HPA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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