2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · VN12 BPZ
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 18,915 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 BPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 18,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VN12 BPZ 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 (VN12 BPZ) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
VN12 BPZ Mileage History
- 20/06/202217,878 mi
- 20/06/202318,271 mi+393 mi
- 20/06/202418,485 mi+214 mi
- 23/06/202518,746 mi+261 mi
- 21/05/202618,915 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 265 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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