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2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · NL12 ACU

NL12 ACU

2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 164,352 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
MAZDA 2
Year / Origin
2012 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,352 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1349cc
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NL12 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
  • 164,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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NL12 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 24 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 2 (NL12 ACU) between February 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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NL12 ACU Mileage History

  1. 03/02/2023100,124 mi
  2. 04/03/2024140,042 mi+39,918 mi
  3. 05/03/2024140,053 mi+11 mi
  4. 03/04/2025164,352 mi+24,299 mi
  5. 15/04/2025164,352 mi

Average of roughly 29,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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