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GY12 AUR

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,320 mi
Last recorded74,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 AUR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,499 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 65,384 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 May 2024 65,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 56,555 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres close and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 40,475 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres close and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,396 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,850 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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GY12 AUR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 GY12 AUR, 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 GY12 AUR registered?

GY12 AUR is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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