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GX12 LWT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,197 mi
Last recorded70,197 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rose joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 67,317 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,557 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 52,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 48,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim has a flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,191 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,817 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 35,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 24,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,546 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,378 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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GX12 LWT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 GX12 LWT, 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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GX12 LWT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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