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GV12 CWY

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,547 mi
Last recorded37,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 CWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 37,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 37,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 36,545 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 33,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 33,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 32,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 27,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 25,753 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 24,296 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 21,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 18,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 16,018 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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GV12 CWY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV12 CWY, 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 GV12 CWY registered?

GV12 CWY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is GV12 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 CWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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