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GU62 NWS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,976 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,702 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,702 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,674 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2016 20,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,443 miles

nearside front tyre large cut on outer wall + unable to read tyre size on outer wall

Fail 4 Sep 2015 14,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre large cut on outer wall + unable to read tyre size on outer wall

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 NWS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

GU62 NWS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GU62 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 NWS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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