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GIL 8763

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,043 mi
Last recorded24,043 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8763
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 24,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 23,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 23,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 22,667 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 21,865 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 21,061 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 19,729 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 19,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 17,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 10,722 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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GIL 8763 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GIL 8763, 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 GIL 8763 registered?

GIL 8763 is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GIL 8763 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8763 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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