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GU12 UAR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,883 mi
Last recorded31,883 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 31,883 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Independent rear suspension arm corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2026 31,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame corroded

independent rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes heavily perished

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 26,473 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 26,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 23,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 21,140 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 21,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 13,627 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 8,211 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 30 May 2018 5,156 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Pass 10 May 2017 3,413 miles

All tyres cracking from outer side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 23 Apr 2016 3,219 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion due to lack of use

all four tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2015 1 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 UAR 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 78.6%.

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 GU12 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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