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OE12 GRF

2012 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,997 mi
Last recorded85,997 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 GRF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,924 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 82,923 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,669 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,669 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,034 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,360 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 73,360 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 70,541 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 68,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Perishing and Nail in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,328 miles

Front Tyres Slight Wear On Edges and Cracking On Tread

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,241 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 63,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,016 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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OE12 GRF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE12 GRF, 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 OE12 GRF registered?

OE12 GRF is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is OE12 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 GRF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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