2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · K80 CBG
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 31,048 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K80 CBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 31,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K80 CBG 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 (K80 CBG) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
K80 CBG Mileage History
- 13/11/202326,210 mi
- 13/11/202326,210 mi
- 14/11/202429,152 mi+2,942 mi
- 19/11/202531,048 mi+1,896 mi
- 19/11/202531,048 mi
Average of roughly 2,398 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: Good
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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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