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GY12 UJH

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,781 mi
Last recorded35,781 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 35,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 35,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 35,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2024 33,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in it (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2023 32,212 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,424 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 30,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 27,150 miles

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

Offside 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 3 Dec 2020 23,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 20,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 20,245 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 17,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + front brake application slightly uneven (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all x4 (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

both rear anti-roll bar drop link gaiters slightly perishing

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges + slightly perishing

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge + slightly perishing

Pass 26 May 2017 15,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 12,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,835 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 UJH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 GY12 UJH, 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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GY12 UJH is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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