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AL12 RED

2014 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 RED
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,587 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 59,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,185 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,158 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 43,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,337 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,956 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 26,396 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,197 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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AL12 RED is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,037 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 AL12 RED, 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 12 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL12 RED registered?

AL12 RED is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 July 2014.

Is AL12 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL12 RED shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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