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J27 GNA

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,803 mi
Last recorded64,803 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 GNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,803 miles

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2026 64,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 50,060 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2023 43,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 35,588 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 35,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,947 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 29,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,680 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 20,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,452 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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J27 GNA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey 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 J27 GNA, 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 J27 GNA registered?

J27 GNA is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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