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KP12 GVY

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 GVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 67,738 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 65,158 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 65,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,210 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,913 miles

front inner brake pads 75% worn

o/s/r brake pads worn to excess

Pass 28 May 2019 50,142 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2018 44,944 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,303 miles

all tyre wearing on edges

brake discs poor

front brake pads low

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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KP12 GVY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KP12 GVY, 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 KP12 GVY registered?

KP12 GVY is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is KP12 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 GVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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