2012 Mazda MX-5 2.0L Petrol · WJ12 VRM
2012 Mazda MX-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 47,137 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ12 VRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 47,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WJ12 VRM 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 (WJ12 VRM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ12 VRM Mileage History
- 03/03/202336,435 mi
- 03/03/202336,435 mi
- 09/02/202442,117 mi+5,682 mi
- 24/02/202544,387 mi+2,270 mi
- 05/03/202647,137 mi+2,750 mi
Average of roughly 3,560 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
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