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AY12 ZDW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,452 mi
Last recorded68,452 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZDW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 62,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 48,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,345 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,180 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,186 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 ZDW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 ZDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 ZDW registered?

AY12 ZDW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AY12 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 ZDW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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