2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · TL04 SGL
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 86,591 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TL04 SGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 86,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TL04 SGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda Mx-5 (TL04 SGL) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
TL04 SGL Mileage History
- 15/05/202372,684 mi
- 29/05/202478,234 mi+5,550 mi
- 25/03/202582,925 mi+4,691 mi
- 13/03/202686,590 mi+3,665 mi
- 13/03/202686,591 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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