2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · LA12 BGK
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 54,698 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 BGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 54,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LA12 BGK 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 (LA12 BGK) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LA12 BGK Mileage History
- 08/06/202347,753 mi
- 24/06/202449,877 mi+2,124 mi
- 16/06/202553,626 mi+3,749 mi
- 16/06/202553,626 mi
- 25/06/202654,698 mi+1,072 mi
Average of roughly 2,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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