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BH51 GLH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,438 mi
Last recorded49,438 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH51 GLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 49,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR inner and outer brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear NSR and OSR anti roll bar drop link dust covers perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2022 37,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked down to cords in some places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall cracked down to cords in some places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,258 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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BH51 GLH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 BH51 GLH, 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 BH51 GLH registered?

BH51 GLH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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