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AD12 FDM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FDM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 91,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 86,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 81,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,654 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2022 75,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust very rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,235 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,026 miles

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

both rear tyres perished badly

Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perished badly

Pass 16 May 2019 59,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 59,730 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 52,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside front disc brakes are pitted and have a lip on the outer edge indicting wear. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Nearside outside door mirror cover missing exposing the inner mirror housing.

Pass 8 May 2017 42,938 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 8 May 2017 42,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 4 May 2016 34,548 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 34,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 25,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre cutting out on inner shoulder

nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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AD12 FDM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 AD12 FDM, 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 AD12 FDM registered?

AD12 FDM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AD12 FDM safe to buy?

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