2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · LO12 UPH
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 80,973 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 UPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 80,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 UPH 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 (LO12 UPH) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LO12 UPH Mileage History
- 09/01/202358,459 mi
- 10/01/202461,095 mi+2,636 mi
- 15/01/202563,816 mi+2,721 mi
- 28/03/202564,075 mi+259 mi
- 19/03/202680,973 mi+16,898 mi
Average of roughly 7,058 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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