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GU62 NVN

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,182 mi
Last recorded48,182 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 48,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 42,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 42,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,662 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,403 miles

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 19 Aug 2019 32,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 29,124 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 29,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 4mm + slightly wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall) + slightly wearing on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 4mm + slightly wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 23,936 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges + slightly perishing

very minor bulge on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,333 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 NVN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

GU62 NVN is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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