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DA12 NZS

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,533 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 73,630 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 73,626 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 64,039 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 64,039 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 62,214 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 62,214 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 57,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 52,237 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 52,237 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 47,711 miles

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,376 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and starting to split on inner face of tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,066 miles

Front tyres have damage to inner sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,420 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 NZS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc 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 DA12 NZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 NZS registered?

DA12 NZS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DA12 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 NZS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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