2012 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · HN62 ELC
2012 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 33,264 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 ELC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 33,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
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HN62 ELC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 2 (HN62 ELC) between October 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HN62 ELC Mileage History
- 15/10/201511,295 mi
- 17/10/201613,948 mi+2,653 mi
- 27/09/201716,618 mi+2,670 mi
- 16/01/201920,762 mi+4,144 mi
- 21/01/202023,668 mi+2,906 mi
- 28/09/202025,282 mi+1,614 mi
- 07/10/202025,343 mi+61 mi
- 06/10/202127,479 mi+2,136 mi
- 07/10/202228,781 mi+1,302 mi
- 10/10/202329,950 mi+1,169 mi
- 10/10/202430,616 mi+666 mi
- 01/05/202530,898 mi+282 mi
- 14/04/202633,264 mi+2,366 mi
Average of roughly 2,093 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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