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HG12 GKY

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 107,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,278 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside suspension components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators 215 45 17 mich ps4

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front drop links slight play & in "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,710 miles

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2017 43,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,342 miles

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Fail 28 Apr 2015 22,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

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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HG12 GKY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG12 GKY, 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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HG12 GKY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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