2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · YF12 MKL
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 70,597 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF12 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 70,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YF12 MKL 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 (YF12 MKL) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YF12 MKL Mileage History
- 14/03/202364,867 mi
- 06/03/202466,844 mi+1,977 mi
- 28/02/202568,265 mi+1,421 mi
- 28/02/202568,265 mi
- 17/02/202670,597 mi+2,332 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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