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A12 APJ

2022 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,532 mi
Last recorded16,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 Mazda 215,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 APJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 16,532 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 73,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake getting high

Fail 12 Dec 2025 73,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake getting high

Pass 4 Mar 2025 15,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,271 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 33,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 26,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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A12 APJ is a 2022 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2022 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.3% with a typical mileage of 15,748 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 APJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 4 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 APJ registered?

A12 APJ is a 2022 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2022.

Is A12 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 APJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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