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GJ12 YDX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 50,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsr lower rear suspension arm outer dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osr lower suspension arm rear lower arm outer dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 38,310 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,443 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 24,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 16,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GJ12 YDX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ12 YDX, 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 GJ12 YDX registered?

GJ12 YDX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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