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OO53 GMS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,258 mi
Last recorded43,258 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 GMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 43,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 40,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,606 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear disc scored

Rear tyres worn on edges / cracking in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2016 16,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,776 miles

slight corrosion on all brake disc's on inner faces

under trays fitted blocking view of some 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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OO53 GMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OO53 GMS, 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 OO53 GMS registered?

OO53 GMS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is OO53 GMS safe to buy?

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