2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · R21 MXJ
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 98,338 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R21 MXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 98,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R21 MXJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda Mx-5 (R21 MXJ) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R21 MXJ Mileage History
- 06/06/202297,578 mi
- 02/06/202397,901 mi+323 mi
- 06/06/202498,056 mi+155 mi
- 04/06/202598,310 mi+254 mi
- 10/06/202598,338 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 252 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: Below Average
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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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