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L5 AYL

2012 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda MX532,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 38,022 miles

front discs light surface corrosion

general slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,227 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,806 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,755 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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L5 AYL is a 2012 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 32,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda MX5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 AYL registered?

L5 AYL is a 2012 Mazda MX5, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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