2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · RK06 SAM
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 103,318 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK06 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 103,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK06 SAM 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 (RK06 SAM) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RK06 SAM Mileage History
- 13/02/202390,170 mi
- 13/02/202390,170 mi
- 09/02/202492,871 mi+2,701 mi
- 05/02/202597,842 mi+4,971 mi
- 14/08/2026103,318 mi+5,476 mi
Average of roughly 3,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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