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GD12 LFB

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,113 mi
Last recorded72,113 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,113 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both images just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 72,113 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both images just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,066 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 53,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,191 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,911 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 37,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 25,844 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND DISCS IS CORRODED (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,783 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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GD12 LFB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 GD12 LFB, 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 GD12 LFB registered?

GD12 LFB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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