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AJ12 PXL

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged unusual wear / damage to inner wall - monitor carefully (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal tread depth, damage to sidewall and perished - recommend IMMEDIATE replacement 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,481 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 85,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 80,573 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 80,572 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces - reecommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 61,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,789 miles

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,519 miles

tyre is deteriorating

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres are deteriorating

under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ12 PXL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 AJ12 PXL, 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 AJ12 PXL registered?

AJ12 PXL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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