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AO61 RBV

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,056 mi
Last recorded179,056 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 RBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 179,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 163,639 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2024 145,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,511 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 131,050 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 131,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 117,606 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front brake back plate partly insecure

Pass 6 May 2021 98,677 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 98,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 88,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 88,626 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 77,894 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,080 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge/shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively passenger blade worn/split ends (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated small cracks inside tread tyre also worn/wearing low on inner egde

Pass 10 May 2016 31,710 miles

Offside Front tred very low on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,698 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,270 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 RBV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO61 RBV, 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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AO61 RBV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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