Mazda 2
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,349 cc
291 LAFMOT history
291 LAF is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 80,181 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,215 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 291 LAF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 2
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,349 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 3 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
291 LAF was last recorded at 80,181 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 80,178 miles · 1 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,215 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,181 miles
- 2025 – 77,171 miles
- 2024 – 74,955 miles
- 2023 – 71,058 miles
- 2022 – 65,611 miles
- 2021 – 61,107 miles
- 2020 – 57,403 miles
- 2019 – 52,727 miles
- 2018 – 47,291 miles
- 2017 – 39,998 miles
- 2016 – 31,708 miles
- 2015 – 22,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,181 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront alternator belt crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,181 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 80,181 miles
- Test number
- 525564686083
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront alternator belt cracking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail80,178 miles (+3,007)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,178 miles
- Test number
- 796335705225
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront alternator belt cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,171 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 77,171 miles
- Test number
- 716799939859
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail77,171 miles (+2,216)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,171 miles
- Test number
- 685932565081
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,955 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 74,955 miles
- Test number
- 529291258469
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,955 miles (+3,897)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,955 miles
- Test number
- 385554425984
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,058 miles (+5,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 71,058 miles
- Test number
- 215893188124
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass65,611 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,611 miles
- Test number
- 297364205693
- AdvisoryLarge areas of surface corrosion on rear axle beam.
Pass61,107 miles (+3,704)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 61,107 miles
- Test number
- 441819104185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,403 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 531641992572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,403 miles (+4,676)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 502379385345
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,727 miles (+5,436)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 52,727 miles
- Test number
- 287707818989
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass47,291 miles (+7,293)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 47,291 miles
- Test number
- 592377512395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,998 miles (+8,290)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,998 miles
- Test number
- 326108814762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 31,708 miles
- Test number
- 809807468611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,708 miles (+9,164)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,708 miles
- Test number
- 468970224543
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 22,544 miles
- Test number
- 986387658732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 291 LAF
- What vehicle is registration 291 LAF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 291 LAF on a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 3 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 291 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 291 LAF is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 291 LAF?
- The MOT on 291 LAF is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 291 LAF done?
- 291 LAF was recorded at 80,181 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
- Has 291 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 291 LAF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 291 LAF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 291 LAF find?
- 291 LAF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear fuel pipe/s corroded; front alternator belt cracking; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear to calipers, and 2 more.
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