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SL12 HGF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,652 mi
Last recorded159,652 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 HGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 159,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 159,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 154,515 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 154,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Dense white smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / floor area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 138,467 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 121,856 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 109,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 93,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 63,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,625 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 33,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake imballance at rear

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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SL12 HGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SL12 HGF, 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 SL12 HGF registered?

SL12 HGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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