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SL62 UPT

2012 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,355 mi
Last recorded60,355 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX-534,465 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 60,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,671 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 39,600 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear link ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 38,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 38,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,708 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,118 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,355 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,044 miles

Front discs worn and deteriorated

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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SL62 UPT is a 2012 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UPT, 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 SL62 UPT registered?

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

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The MOT history for SL62 UPT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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