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AF12 PDV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,849 mi
Last recorded73,849 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PDV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 73,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,684 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,702 miles

Front steering rack noisy

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,535 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 55,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Steering has some slight noise when rotating recommend further inspection (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive recommend wax oiling prescribed areas due to build up of surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,601 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,599 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,099 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,188 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres chopping/out of shape

steering knock.. in steering column..

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,691 miles

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread patteren

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 PDV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 AF12 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

AF12 PDV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AF12 PDV safe to buy?

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