2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · MX57 MAB
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 63,708 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX57 MAB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 63,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX57 MAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda Mx-5 (MX57 MAB) between August 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MX57 MAB Mileage History
- 14/08/201531,633 mi
- 29/01/201631,675 mi+42 mi
- 28/01/201737,787 mi+6,112 mi
- 26/01/201842,428 mi+4,641 mi
- 23/04/201843,662 mi+1,234 mi
- 08/04/201947,417 mi+3,755 mi
- 20/04/202153,164 mi+5,747 mi
- 26/04/202153,166 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/202256,899 mi+3,733 mi
- 21/04/202361,315 mi+4,416 mi
- 02/04/202462,063 mi+748 mi
- 15/07/202462,265 mi+202 mi
- 24/03/202562,466 mi+201 mi
- 12/03/202663,708 mi+1,242 mi
Average of roughly 3,033 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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