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GV12 UJW

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 118,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 111,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,691 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 76,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,859 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,371 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 53,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and text not correct size (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and text not correct size (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wipers smeary,and both wiper blades split.

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 UJW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 UJW, 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 UJW registered?

GV12 UJW is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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