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GK12 AYF

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,357 mi
Last recorded80,357 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 AYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 80,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and braces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 77,870 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

noise/rattle on o/s/r suspension over bumps possible shock absorber internals or top bearing

Pass 8 May 2024 74,516 miles

all tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,624 miles

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 23 May 2022 67,219 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,259 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,510 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GK12 AYF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GK12 AYF, 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 GK12 AYF registered?

GK12 AYF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for GK12 AYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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