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GY12 EXP

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,019 mi
Last recorded25,019 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EXP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 25,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 24,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 20,013 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 16,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 16,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 16,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 15,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 15,666 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 12,982 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside compionents

Pass 14 May 2015 11,699 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 EXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 EXP registered?

GY12 EXP is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is GY12 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 EXP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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