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GV12 SZZ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,294 mi
Last recorded60,294 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 SZZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,294 miles

Sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2025 58,334 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2024 54,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2023 54,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 54,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and also rear pads beginning to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,608 miles

damage to screen outside of zone A

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 SZZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

GV12 SZZ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is GV12 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 SZZ 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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