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GX62 LFJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 LFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 63,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 63,981 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,981 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 63,481 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S Front & O/S & N/S rear slight cracking on tread 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 56,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,168 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 52,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 39,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 30,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/45/17 84w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/45/17 84w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/45/17 84w (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,545 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GX62 LFJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX62 LFJ, 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 GX62 LFJ registered?

GX62 LFJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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