2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · AO07 AEW
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 53,981 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO07 AEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 53,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AO07 AEW 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 (AO07 AEW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AO07 AEW Mileage History
- 14/09/202244,171 mi
- 07/09/202347,417 mi+3,246 mi
- 09/09/202449,935 mi+2,518 mi
- 05/09/202553,981 mi+4,046 mi
- 08/09/202553,981 mi
Average of roughly 3,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NC)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Road salt and trapped moisture cause the metal to rot from the inside out.
- Ignition Coil and Spark Plug MisfireModerate
The NC MX-5 is prone to misfires caused by deterioration of the thin wiring to the ignition coils, which leads to coil failure. Symptoms include rough idle, hesitation under acceleration and the engine management light. The fix is typically new coils and plugs.
- Soft-Top Window Hazing and Water IngressModerate
The plastic rear window on the soft-top can haze or craze with age, reducing rear visibility. More seriously, the roof seals and rain rails can fail, letting water into the cabin and accelerating sill corrosion from the inside.
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