2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · JC05 LRC

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 March 2026 at 47,654 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests show the same clean outcome. The only blemish is a failed test on 26 March 2025 at 46,372 miles, reversed two days later on 28 March 2025 at 46,383 miles with a pass and no defects logged, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. At roughly 14 years old the car shows 47,654 miles, an average of about 3,400 miles per year. The record confirms light use: the 8 February 2023 test at 42,642 miles, the 3 April 2024 test at 45,017 miles, and the 2025 and 2026 passes all reflect low annual accumulation with no sudden jumps. A four-year gap sits between the 2023 and 2020 unlisted entries, but the supplied data gives no evidence of neglect or heavy drivetrain loading. The clean advisory history across every test means the tester never flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, binding calipers, or failing emissions. Low mileage and standing periods, however, can hide perished rubber components and surface corrosion not yet at MOT threshold. A buyer should still inspect underneath for chassis rust, check brake disc condition after limited use, and verify tyre sidewall age rather than tread alone. Given the absence of recorded defects the vehicle looks well preserved for its age. The brief 2025 failure with immediate pass suggests paperwork rather than repair, so no recurring mechanical trend concerns exist. A pre-purchase check beneath the sills and around the suspension mounts remains sensible on any 2012 roadster.