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GJ62 BVG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 BVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,201 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 46,827 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 46,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 36,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,404 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,089 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,925 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,329 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 BVG 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 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 GJ62 BVG, 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 BVG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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