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WV62 HGC

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,370 mi
Last recorded28,370 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 28,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 26,490 miles

under trays hide components

Fail 19 Nov 2024 26,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays hide components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 24,638 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 22,366 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,652 miles

Engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 21,002 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 21,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 20,119 miles

all tyres have wear on outer edge

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 17,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray hides components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 15,077 miles

under trays hide components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,360 miles

engine cover and under trays hide components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 9,509 miles

under tray hides components

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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WV62 HGC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 WV62 HGC, 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 WV62 HGC registered?

WV62 HGC is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is WV62 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 HGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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