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AO12 GWC

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,845 mi
Last recorded103,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 103,845 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,824 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 95,824 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres on edges/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 76,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 76,199 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 66,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,256 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,268 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,204 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 GWC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWC, 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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AO12 GWC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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