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GK62 TGF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,340 mi
Last recorded77,340 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 TGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,340 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 47,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,336 miles

All tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Internal adjuster altered prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Internal adjuster altered prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GK62 TGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK62 TGF, 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 GK62 TGF registered?

GK62 TGF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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