2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · GU12 HPY
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 20,641 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU12 HPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 20,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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GU12 HPY 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 (GU12 HPY) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
GU12 HPY Mileage History
- 18/11/202115,919 mi
- 02/11/202216,341 mi+422 mi
- 03/11/202317,047 mi+706 mi
- 05/11/202417,758 mi+711 mi
- 28/10/202520,641 mi+2,883 mi
Average of roughly 1,198 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: Excellent
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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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