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AV12 OUW

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 113,065 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,471 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,031 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 111,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 111,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

steering slightly rough on lock to lock check

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,788 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 96,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

slight play in steering when turning lock to lock

Fail 13 Jul 2020 93,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

slight play in steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,361 miles

Steering system slightly rough Lower steering column rough when turned but not affecting operation of steering (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 87,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to wear out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough Lower steering column rough when turned but not affecting operation of steering (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 67,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed out heavily on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 36,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre scrubbed out heavily on inner edge

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 OUW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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