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GL12 EEG

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 50,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has some damage to the tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 36,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 28,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 28,969 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 24,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,116 miles

all tyres slight perishing in treads

Pass 31 Mar 2018 15,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 7,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 3,400 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 EEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EEG, 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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GL12 EEG is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is GL12 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 EEG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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