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AU12 XSG

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XSG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,606 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 116,606 miles

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 105,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 105,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 95,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,350 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight noise from steering column

Fail 20 Nov 2021 75,350 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight noise from steering column

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,400 miles

knock from steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2019 52,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,582 miles

light wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2017 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 17,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 12,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 8,596 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 XSG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 AU12 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

AU12 XSG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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