2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · KU12 XYC
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 98,643 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU12 XYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 98,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU12 XYC 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 (KU12 XYC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case damaged sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
KU12 XYC Mileage History
- 22/06/202384,635 mi
- 10/06/202488,325 mi+3,690 mi
- 18/06/202592,609 mi+4,284 mi
- 09/06/202698,631 mi+6,022 mi
- 12/06/202698,643 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 4,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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