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NE51 HAG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,705 mi
Last recorded21,705 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE51 HAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 21,705 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 20,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 18,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut but not to the cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cracks

Offside Front Tyre has surface cracks

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks

Pass 23 Sep 2019 16,010 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 16,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yokohama 205/50/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 14,615 miles

all four tyres signs of cracking ( tread area)

Fail 26 Sep 2018 14,615 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper tear at end

all four tyres signs of cracking ( tread area)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 8,374 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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NE51 HAG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NE51 HAG, 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 NE51 HAG registered?

NE51 HAG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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