2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · GJ12 HRW
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 May 2012. Recorded mileage 82,197 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ12 HRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 82,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GJ12 HRW 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 (GJ12 HRW) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ12 HRW Mileage History
- 11/03/202468,144 mi
- 13/02/202575,043 mi+6,899 mi
- 14/02/202575,045 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/202682,074 mi+7,029 mi
- 26/02/202682,197 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 7,160 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: 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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