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GJ62 RPZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,133 mi
Last recorded38,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 RPZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 38,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,250 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 28,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 24,435 miles

brake disc corroded all around

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 24,152 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 3 Aug 2019 23,858 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,947 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 RPZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 RPZ, 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 GJ62 RPZ registered?

GJ62 RPZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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