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SM12 GKX

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,646 mi
Last recorded43,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 43,646 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 40,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSEAL COVERING EVERYTHING ON UNDERSIDE AT REAR

Fail 19 Jun 2024 40,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REQUIRES ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERSEAL COVERING EVERYTHING ON UNDERSIDE AT REAR

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

underside of vehicle been recently undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 30,868 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 21,892 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2018 17,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 11,412 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight binding on osr brake

Pass 30 Jun 2016 8,361 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,646 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight corroding on inner faces

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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SM12 GKX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 SM12 GKX, 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 SM12 GKX registered?

SM12 GKX is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is SM12 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 GKX 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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