2012 Mazda 2 1.5L Petrol · LO12 OGL
2012 Mazda 2 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 120,583 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 OGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 120,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 OGL 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 (LO12 OGL) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Suspension (43 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO12 OGL Mileage History
- 04/10/202292,408 mi
- 13/10/2023101,711 mi+9,303 mi
- 10/10/2024111,282 mi+9,571 mi
- 10/10/2024111,284 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2025120,583 mi+9,299 mi
Average of roughly 9,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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