2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SL62 UPP
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 61,692 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL62 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 61,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SL62 UPP 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 (SL62 UPP) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL62 UPP Mileage History
- 13/06/202256,559 mi
- 13/06/202256,559 mi
- 07/07/202359,519 mi+2,960 mi
- 09/01/202561,012 mi+1,493 mi
- 24/10/202561,692 mi+680 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 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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