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AF12 PDY

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,554 mi
Last recorded117,554 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PDY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 117,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath corroded, Sub frame corroded, Axle corroded, wax oiled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 117,554 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath corroded, Sub frame corroded, Axle corroded, wax oiled. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 109,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 109,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,210 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 77,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,181 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,103 miles

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 13 Aug 2016 46,636 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 46,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,967 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 PDY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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