2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · KE12 PLF
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2012. Recorded mileage 48,119 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE12 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2025
- 48,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KE12 PLF 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 (KE12 PLF) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE12 PLF Mileage History
- 05/01/202330,350 mi
- 08/01/202431,628 mi+1,278 mi
- 04/11/202432,444 mi+816 mi
- 31/10/202548,113 mi+15,669 mi
- 02/11/202548,119 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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