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SG12 GPU

2012 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,966 mi
Last recorded49,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 GPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 49,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,293 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 40,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 35,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 29,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,774 miles

Rear rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2021 28,470 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,763 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 24,559 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 21,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 19,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 16,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,283 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 GPU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GPU, 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 SG12 GPU registered?

SG12 GPU is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SG12 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 GPU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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