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S555 GTJ

2012 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,460 mi
Last recorded49,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 49,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,683 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 42,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake fluid leak from OSF brake caliper banjo bolt\hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,686 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 29,676 miles

Slight corrosion to brake ferrules and coil springs

Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 28,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,314 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 24,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 18,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 13,737 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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S555 GTJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S555 GTJ, 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 S555 GTJ registered?

S555 GTJ is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for S555 GTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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