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AX61 FGU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,984 mi
Last recorded116,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 FGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,984 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 116,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Accelerator "sticky" with slight delay in response when let off

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bushes on both front lower arms worn

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,976 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 99,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,159 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 60,087 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,131 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 49,644 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,326 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

N/s/f wiper blade split

O/s/f wiper blade deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,599 miles

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres all worn 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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AX61 FGU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AX61 FGU, 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 AX61 FGU registered?

AX61 FGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for AX61 FGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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