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GL12 CYY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,631 mi
Last recorded77,631 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,514 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just over 1/4 both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,507 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,127 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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GL12 CYY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 GL12 CYY, 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 GL12 CYY registered?

GL12 CYY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is GL12 CYY safe to buy?

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