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GF12 UCO

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,260 mi
Last recorded23,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 23,260 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 23,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 22,930 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 22,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 21,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 19,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 17,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fronts & rears rubbers deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,700 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 14,700 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 13,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 12,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,738 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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GF12 UCO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GF12 UCO, 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 GF12 UCO registered?

GF12 UCO is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GF12 UCO safe to buy?

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