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G9 SBL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,970 mi
Last recorded65,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 SBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,446 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 65,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,777 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 60,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,882 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,123 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 34,108 miles

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 16 May 2017 20,574 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,716 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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G9 SBL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G9 SBL, 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 G9 SBL registered?

G9 SBL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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