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L22 SAL

2012 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 SAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 95,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 77,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s inner lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 45,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished and scrubbing

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and scrubbing out

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished and scrubbing out

Offside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out and peirshed

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,387 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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L22 SAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 L22 SAL, 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 L22 SAL registered?

L22 SAL is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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