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AY12 ZGC

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,927 mi
Last recorded105,927 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZGC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 105,927 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 89,686 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn vaer badly no limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroeded

Fail 25 Mar 2023 89,670 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,729 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2021 77,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine coolant below minimum

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,776 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,329 miles

steering knuckle play

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,184 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 50,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,425 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 ZGC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

AY12 ZGC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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