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AU12 XSE

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XSE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 60,142 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 55,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 48,053 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 46,307 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,952 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 29,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 26,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,219 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner wall

Rear both tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,302 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 XSE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 AU12 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

AU12 XSE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AU12 XSE safe to buy?

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