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AV12 OUL

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,696 mi
Last recorded62,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,696 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 62,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,537 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 53,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,886 miles

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

steering notchy

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,577 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 37,577 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,936 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 31,936 miles

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure crash bar damaged (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,291 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 25,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,216 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 OUL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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