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BG12 GJO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,344 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,036 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 6,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,875 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 3,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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BG12 GJO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 BG12 GJO, 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 BG12 GJO registered?

BG12 GJO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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