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AF12 UHL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,139 mi
Last recorded102,139 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE WEAR,(STEPPING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 102,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low OFF THE LOWER SCALE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE WEAR,(STEPPING) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,470 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,266 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,090 miles

windsreen damaged in zone A

Fail 10 Mar 2021 57,090 miles

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

windsreen damaged in zone A

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows damage to outer wall. not reaching ply or cord.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 12,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,101 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 UHL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

AF12 UHL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AF12 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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