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DA12 NZU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 74,090 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield lose at rear

Pass 28 May 2025 71,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 69,173 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough knocking felt through steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,857 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,785 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,203 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 NZU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

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

Is DA12 NZU safe to buy?

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