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GU12 UAE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,430 mi
Last recorded51,430 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 47,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,684 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 38,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,130 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,915 miles

cuts in both nearside tyres on outer walls

Pass 12 Feb 2015 9,559 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 UAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

GU12 UAE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 UAE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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