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LR62 HPY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 HPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 79,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 77,423 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 77,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 72,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 72,180 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 72,180 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,075 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,298 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 19,957 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 HPY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

LR62 HPY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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