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AU12 XJY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,068 mi
Last recorded112,068 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XJY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,737 miles

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

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sills, subframe, axle and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 110,712 miles

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

Has slight corrosion underbody, subframe and suspension components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,217 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,386 miles

Steering column notchy

Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column notchy

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column notchy

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 87,010 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose at rear

noise from steering column slip joint

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,502 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock bellow split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the tread but is not exposing cords.

Offside Front Shock bellow split

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,407 miles

rear tyres have some perishing and small cracks on inner sidewall not deep at present

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,561 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,283 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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AU12 XJY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU12 XJY, 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 AU12 XJY registered?

AU12 XJY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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