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AO12 TGU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 110,102 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 74,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,836 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 43,510 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 42,090 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 12 May 2018 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 16 May 2017 33,514 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,674 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 TGU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

AO12 TGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is AO12 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 TGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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