CarVerify

Free Car Check

SL62 UPS

2012 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,827 mi
Last recorded74,827 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UPS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 74,827 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 59,813 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 59,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,522 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,881 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 46,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,462 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 27,936 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,955 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SL62 UPS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL62 UPS, 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

How do I check the history of SL62 UPS?

You can check the full history of SL62 UPS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SL62 UPS registered?

SL62 UPS is a 2012 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is SL62 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UPS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL62 UPS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SL62 UPS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.