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YC62 HHJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2026 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,173 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,806 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,553 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 26,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC62 HHJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC62 HHJ, 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 YC62 HHJ registered?

YC62 HHJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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