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AY12 ZFB

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZFB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 116,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45 R16 84V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 114,670 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Went on brake test (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,898 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and inner wall, outer wall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 108,161 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Slight knock bottom of steering column

Pass 31 May 2022 104,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 94,564 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 94,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 84,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 69,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 40,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 40,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 31,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZFB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AY12 ZFB, 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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AY12 ZFB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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