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AO12 GWL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,315 mi
Last recorded83,315 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 69,458 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 69,434 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 64,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 59,015 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 55,447 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 55,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 51,822 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner

Fail 28 Apr 2020 51,822 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner

Pass 14 May 2019 43,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 43,864 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 33,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 26,986 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on edges

Fail 9 May 2017 26,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2016 19,982 miles

both rear tyres cracking /perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,477 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 GWL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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