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AO61 PZX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PZX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 122,440 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated o/s & n/s

Axle/beam corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth extremely close to cord replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth extremely close to cord replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 110,200 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 110,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s beam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn smooth close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (marginal pass (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s beam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,115 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corroed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 70,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 70,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 54,495 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,990 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 34,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,763 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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AO61 PZX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 PZX, 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 AO61 PZX registered?

AO61 PZX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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