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DA12 NUX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NUX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,938 miles

Nearside Front door mirror pod damaged.

Rear Slight imbalance too rear brakes.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 76,776 miles

Front Both mirrors have slight damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame inner sills members. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 76,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Both mirrors have slight damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame inner sills members. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 67,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,771 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 60,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,149 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 44,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 37,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 12 May 2018 32,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre got minor cracks (195 45 R16)

Pass 20 May 2017 27,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,031 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 NUX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX registered?

DA12 NUX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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