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AO12 GWG

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 69,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 69,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 66,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 62,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 59,825 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 59,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,386 miles

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

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

both side front suspension leg gaiters splitting

Pass 17 May 2018 45,326 miles

Front both side suspension leg gaitors splitting

Pass 23 May 2017 37,592 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,576 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 GWG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GWG, 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 GWG registered?

AO12 GWG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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