2012 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · VN12 UGJ
2012 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 45,686 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN12 UGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 45,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN12 UGJ 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 UGJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VN12 UGJ Mileage History
- 18/10/202337,079 mi
- 15/10/202441,827 mi+4,748 mi
- 15/10/202441,827 mi
- 17/10/202545,682 mi+3,855 mi
- 20/10/202545,686 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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