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AJ12 PXR

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 87,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 82,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,148 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 73,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise play detected in steering column / rack [covered]

Fail 6 Jun 2022 68,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section bald [195/45-16 84v] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise play detected in steering column / rack [covered]

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,280 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 61,199 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 61,199 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,345 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,879 miles

Front Brake discs and pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,933 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 34,228 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,044 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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AJ12 PXR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

AJ12 PXR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is AJ12 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 PXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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