2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · FL08 SYS
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 37,990 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL08 SYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 37,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL08 SYS 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 (FL08 SYS) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL08 SYS Mileage History
- 09/08/202230,624 mi
- 08/08/202332,392 mi+1,768 mi
- 09/08/202332,392 mi
- 15/08/202434,210 mi+1,818 mi
- 14/08/202537,990 mi+3,780 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 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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