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WL12 HTJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,922 mi
Last recorded51,922 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 HTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,922 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamp lens' slightly hazed* (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear *Registration plate lamp intermittent*

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted *Inner race of both rear wheels slightly buckled/damaged/distorted* (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 51,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect *Both front headlamps do not display clear beam image. Appears bulbs may be incorrectly fitted* (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamp lens' slightly hazed* (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear *Registration plate lamp intermittent*

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted *Inner race of both rear wheels slightly buckled/damaged/distorted* (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,828 miles

Nearside Rear *Registration plate lamp intermittent*

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 26,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 20,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,137 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,182 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 17,467 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,814 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 15,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 13,270 miles

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,766 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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WL12 HTJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 WL12 HTJ, 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 WL12 HTJ registered?

WL12 HTJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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The MOT history for WL12 HTJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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