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GS59 MXS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,118 mi
Last recorded55,118 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS59 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 55,118 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 49,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 45,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 35,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 30,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,994 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 28,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 24,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre developing age cracks

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 23,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,869 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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GS59 MXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GS59 MXS, 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 GS59 MXS registered?

GS59 MXS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is GS59 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS59 MXS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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