2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · YR62 MDN
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 110,142 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR62 MDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 110,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR62 MDN 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 (YR62 MDN) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YR62 MDN Mileage History
- 23/03/202498,257 mi
- 05/04/202599,737 mi+1,480 mi
- 05/04/202599,737 mi
- 10/04/2026110,135 mi+10,398 mi
- 16/04/2026110,142 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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