2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · MX12 ALS
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 85,385 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX12 ALS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 85,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX12 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda Mx-5 (MX12 ALS) between March 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed centre to rear section excessive leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MX12 ALS Mileage History
- 16/03/201524,741 mi
- 09/03/201631,809 mi+7,068 mi
- 09/03/201631,809 mi
- 21/03/201741,091 mi+9,282 mi
- 19/02/201850,976 mi+9,885 mi
- 20/02/201850,979 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/201952,610 mi+1,631 mi
- 12/02/202054,700 mi+2,090 mi
- 14/02/202054,700 mi
- 12/02/202157,087 mi+2,387 mi
- 28/01/202259,796 mi+2,709 mi
- 29/01/202259,796 mi
- 07/02/202362,070 mi+2,274 mi
- 20/01/202463,397 mi+1,327 mi
- 25/06/202576,248 mi+12,851 mi
- 09/07/202576,322 mi+74 mi
- 09/07/202685,385 mi+9,063 mi
Average of roughly 5,359 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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