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AO12 USE

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,009 mi
Last recorded33,009 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 USE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 33,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 25,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 20,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 19,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,738 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt

Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 15,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 11,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,271 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 5,674 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 USE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USE, 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 USE registered?

AO12 USE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AO12 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 USE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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