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AY12 ZFM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE AND PERISHEDAND CRACKED 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 76,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND NAIL ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE AND PERISHEDAND CRACKED 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,321 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,846 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 50,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,387 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Tail gate wiper blade split

Fail 25 Feb 2015 23,387 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tail gate wiper blade split

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 ZFM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

AY12 ZFM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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