2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · ME51 OWE
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 60,401 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ME51 OWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 60,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ME51 OWE 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 (ME51 OWE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ME51 OWE Mileage History
- 08/12/202241,249 mi
- 18/12/202346,667 mi+5,418 mi
- 18/12/202346,667 mi
- 10/12/202455,969 mi+9,302 mi
- 15/12/202560,401 mi+4,432 mi
Average of roughly 6,343 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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