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GJ62 BUW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,095 mi
Last recorded98,095 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BUW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 92,357 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,449 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside and near side rear small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on outer tread smooth in places poss close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Offside and near side rear small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,171 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 72,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,012 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 61,012 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 42,354 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 42,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Cracking No Cords Showing

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking No Cords Showing Starting To Bald on Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Tread Cracking No Cords Showing Starting To Bald On Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking No Cords Showing Starting To Bald on Inner Edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,740 miles

cracks in tyre treads (all 4 tyres)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,111 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,760 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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GJ62 BUW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ62 BUW, 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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GJ62 BUW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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