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GG12 TFG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,567 mi
Last recorded66,567 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG12 TFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,921 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 64,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 59,018 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,662 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 56,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,052 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,134 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,543 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,669 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GG12 TFG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GG12 TFG, 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 GG12 TFG registered?

GG12 TFG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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