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A23 LGT

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,114 mi
Last recorded107,114 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LGT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,787 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount noisy

Offside Front Upper Strut top noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2023 78,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Offside Front Upper Strut top mount noisy

Offside Front Upper Strut top noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,532 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,069 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,221 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,295 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,722 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 45,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2016 30,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 15,921 miles

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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A23 LGT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A23 LGT, 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 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 LGT registered?

A23 LGT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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