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MX59 GAL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,184 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,585 miles

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

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

front upper and lower suspension arms-inner bushes are deteriorated- both sides

rear upper suspension arms (smaller arms) - inner bushes are deteriorated- both sides

Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,569 miles

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

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

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

front upper and lower suspension arms-inner bushes are deteriorated- both sides

rear upper suspension arms (smaller arms) - inner bushes are deteriorated- both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,314 miles

Rear inner discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 45,478 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 46,465 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs poor (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear anti roll bar d bushes have freeplay and side to side movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,618 miles

Corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MX59 GAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX59 GAL, 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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MX59 GAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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