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GU12 HNE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,542 mi
Last recorded61,542 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 61,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defect on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and castellation of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,908 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (03/2017)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,996 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,010 miles

WIPER BLADES POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 May 2019 39,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Worn Edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Near Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Pass 2 May 2017 31,159 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 22,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 16,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 GU12 HNE, 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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GU12 HNE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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