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Mazda 2

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,349 cc

LS12 BTUMOT history

LS12 BTU is a blue petrol Mazda 2 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 111,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LS12 BTU blue Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,224 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BTU was last recorded at 111,224 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,222 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,224 miles
  • 2025 – 101,850 miles
  • 2024 – 91,728 miles
  • 2023 – 82,056 miles
  • 2022 – 77,488 miles
  • 2021 – 66,263 miles
  • 2020 – 55,924 miles
  • 2019 – 46,699 miles
  • 2018 – 41,019 miles
  • 2017 – 35,262 miles
  • 2016 – 27,732 miles
  • 2015 – 19,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,224 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    797489838496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail111,222 miles (+9,372)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    642524018268
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass101,850 miles (+10,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,850 miles
    Test number
    970417937128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass91,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    412018468578
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail91,728 miles (+9,672)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    561644881955
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass82,056 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,056 miles
    Test number
    795711758246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,488 miles (+11,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    255678268452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    720650742834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail66,263 miles (+92)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    643572825459
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail66,171 miles (+10,247)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,171 miles
    Test number
    131404421875
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass55,924 miles (+9,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    357261619790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also excessively bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre excessively bald on inner
  12. Pass46,699 miles (+5,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    883764396439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
  13. Pass41,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    603516165964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail41,019 miles (+5,757)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    249020925892
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass35,262 miles (+7,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,262 miles
    Test number
    282872840991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails and cut in tread
  16. Pass27,732 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,732 miles
    Test number
    395478408330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,794 miles
    Test number
    158298465084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BTU

Does LS12 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BTU is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BTU?
The MOT on LS12 BTU is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BTU done?
LS12 BTU was recorded at 111,224 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,338 miles a year.
Has LS12 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BTU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BTU 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 LS12 BTU find?
LS12 BTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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