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AO12 GYF

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,537 mi
Last recorded111,537 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GYF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2025 111,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 55,743 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing presenting a sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,028 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 22,028 miles

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

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,634 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,154 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 GYF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

AO12 GYF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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