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AF12 OZO

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 73,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing on edges 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 71,028 miles

Front O/S and N/S shock absorber covers split and worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 68,660 miles

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

Exhaust heatsheild loose

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 59,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 52,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,927 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 44,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,138 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (195/45R16)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 29,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,137 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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AF12 OZO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 OZO, 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 AF12 OZO registered?

AF12 OZO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 OZO safe to buy?

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