2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · WK12 VRE
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 147,693 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK12 VRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 147,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WK12 VRE 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 (WK12 VRE) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WK12 VRE Mileage History
- 08/01/2022125,488 mi
- 16/01/2023133,394 mi+7,906 mi
- 22/01/2024140,838 mi+7,444 mi
- 02/01/2025147,691 mi+6,853 mi
- 02/01/2025147,693 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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