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GX12 CNU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,493 mi
Last recorded54,493 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 CNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,994 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,527 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 44,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 40,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,081 miles

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

front brake imbalance 29% (max permitted is 30%)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,985 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Engine covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 25,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre tread cracking and inner shoulder almost devoid of tread.

osf tyre inner shoulder devoid of tread.

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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GX12 CNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX12 CNU, 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 GX12 CNU registered?

GX12 CNU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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