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AO12 ZZH

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,493 mi
Last recorded102,493 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZZH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 102,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 102,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 92,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 63,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread poor condition 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge wearing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,457 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 ZZH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

AO12 ZZH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 ZZH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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