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GL12 YBE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,698 mi
Last recorded65,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 65,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 63,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 58,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 55,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,811 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 49,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 41,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,672 miles

Engine management light on

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 YBE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 YBE registered?

GL12 YBE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is GL12 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 YBE 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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