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AL12 SPE

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,933 mi
Last recorded22,933 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 SPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 22,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,257 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,816 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,129 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 20,024 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 19,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 18,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 16,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 15,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,728 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,574 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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AL12 SPE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,798cc 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 AL12 SPE, 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 AL12 SPE registered?

AL12 SPE is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AL12 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 SPE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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