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AY12 JGU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,969 mi
Last recorded73,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 JGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,969 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 71,666 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 69,513 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2024 69,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,319 miles

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,808 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,309 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2020 51,869 miles

Offside wiper splitting

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,404 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,069 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,924 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,848 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,100 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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AY12 JGU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY12 JGU, 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 AY12 JGU registered?

AY12 JGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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