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GN12 CTE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,069 mi
Last recorded67,069 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 CTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 67,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 63,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 59,930 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 55,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,264 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 14 Apr 2021 47,264 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 20 Apr 2020 45,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 20 Apr 2020 45,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,770 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,325 miles

engine bay and under body coverts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2017 33,614 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,741 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,153 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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GN12 CTE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN12 CTE, 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

How do I check the history of GN12 CTE?

You can check the full history of GN12 CTE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN12 CTE registered?

GN12 CTE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is GN12 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 CTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN12 CTE have outstanding finance?

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