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GF12 YRX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 YRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 65,861 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 65,861 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,817 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 62,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 62,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,200 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre has deep splitting on inner sidewall nearly to cords

Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,953 miles

Offside Rear tyre has deep splitting on inner sidwall nearly to cords

Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 38,933 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear raised edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,018 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,857 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 YRX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 YRX registered?

GF12 YRX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is GF12 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 YRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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