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DA12 EXR

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,648 miles

knock in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2024 27,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

knock in steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2023 21,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 18,936 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 18,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 17,453 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 13,363 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 13,363 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 8,878 miles

under trays covering some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 7,091 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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DA12 EXR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA12 EXR, 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 DA12 EXR registered?

DA12 EXR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 EXR safe to buy?

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