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GU12 HLY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 50,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 48,017 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 43,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 39,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,137 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,216 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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GU12 HLY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU12 HLY, 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 GU12 HLY registered?

GU12 HLY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is GU12 HLY safe to buy?

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