2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · LX62 XML
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 53,392 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX62 XML Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 53,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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LX62 XML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 2 (LX62 XML) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LX62 XML Mileage History
- 24/10/202246,590 mi
- 20/10/202348,348 mi+1,758 mi
- 02/10/202449,793 mi+1,445 mi
- 04/11/202553,392 mi+3,599 mi
Average of roughly 2,244 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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