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AO12 LHV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,752 mi
Last recorded74,752 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 74,752 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 74,751 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,961 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,032 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 66,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,658 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 46,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,614 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 LHV 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 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 LHV, 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 LHV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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