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AO12 GWA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 91,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 79,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,041 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 64,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting has snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting and light wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting and light wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge , cracking / perishing on inner sidewall and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes, fuel pipes or under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,911 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,547 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,657 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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AO12 GWA 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 85.7%.

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 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 AO12 GWA, 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 AO12 GWA registered?

AO12 GWA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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