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AU12 ZZR

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,659 mi
Last recorded109,659 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,508 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 95,508 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,317 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 71,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,949 miles

N/s/rear tyre has very deep sidewall damage

Fail 12 Nov 2021 62,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/rear tyre has very deep sidewall damage

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,376 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 47,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,806 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 35,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 26,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 26,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 22,622 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 18,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,256 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 ZZR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU12 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

AU12 ZZR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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