2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · EK12 SMV
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 126,527 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 SMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 126,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EK12 SMV 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 2 (EK12 SMV) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EK12 SMV Mileage History
- 07/08/2023107,661 mi
- 16/02/2024115,857 mi+8,196 mi
- 16/02/2024115,857 mi
- 05/02/2025121,474 mi+5,617 mi
- 01/12/2025126,527 mi+5,053 mi
Average of roughly 8,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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