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SH55 HOY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 HOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 68,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 61,423 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,186 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,591 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,620 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,837 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,055 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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SH55 HOY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 SH55 HOY, 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 SH55 HOY registered?

SH55 HOY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is SH55 HOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 HOY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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