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SE12 HSN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,231 mi
Last recorded22,231 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 HSN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,572 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 16,414 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 16,414 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,642 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 13,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 9,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,446 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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SE12 HSN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SE12 HSN, 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 SE12 HSN registered?

SE12 HSN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is SE12 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE12 HSN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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