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AV12 OUA

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 144,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 144,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working BUMPER OFF JOB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Wants Doing ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 121,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,556 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cut/splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear heat shield not fully secure

Fail 14 Jun 2022 101,548 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cut/splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear heat shield not fully secure

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 195/45r16 Davanti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,492 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,797 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 28,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 27,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,717 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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AV12 OUA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV12 OUA, 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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AV12 OUA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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