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AE04 ANJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,806 mi
Last recorded68,806 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ANJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 68,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 68,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,877 miles

advise slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,325 miles

advise slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,324 miles

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

advise slight corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 38,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,260 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 35,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 19,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,748 miles

O/S/R + O/S/F + N/S/F tyres worn both edges

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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AE04 ANJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE04 ANJ, 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 AE04 ANJ registered?

AE04 ANJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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