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GU62 FLK

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,380 mi
Last recorded31,380 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 FLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 31,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 27,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,291 miles

All four tyres cracking inbetween tread

Fail 17 Nov 2022 25,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All four tyres cracking inbetween tread

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,728 miles

all four tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 11 Nov 2021 21,728 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 17,185 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 15,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 15,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 14,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 13,181 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,889 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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GU62 FLK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 GU62 FLK, 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 GU62 FLK registered?

GU62 FLK is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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