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G4 GEG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,611 mi
Last recorded25,611 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 25,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 25,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 24,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has slight rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 23,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face has slight rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing wasn't fitted, refitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,514 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 21,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2018 20,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,615 miles

Front tyres worn on edges slightly.

N/S/F alloy has curbing damage.

Rear tyres worn on edges slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,967 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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G4 GEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G4 GEG, 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 G4 GEG registered?

G4 GEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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