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SG12 GHB

2012 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 GHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis floor & sill areas corroded Plastic covers on sills prevent full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms at rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,497 miles

Surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 10 Oct 2024 32,496 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2023 26,205 miles

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 23,801 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 6,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 2,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 2,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 2,422 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 1,924 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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SG12 GHB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SG12 GHB, 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 SG12 GHB registered?

SG12 GHB is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is SG12 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 GHB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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