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GK07 DRK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 DRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 80,839 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 79,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,516 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 75,721 miles

Front both front shock protective covers torn

Pass 26 May 2022 72,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner rubber [d] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear nearside worse on outer face, both with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,769 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,862 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 50,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached securing bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipp (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Dec 2017 41,352 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 30,674 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,159 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GK07 DRK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK07 DRK, 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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GK07 DRK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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