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DA12 OXM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,271 mi
Last recorded104,271 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,271 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 1 Jun 2026 104,244 miles

Rear rear axle corrosion

Pass 28 May 2025 98,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,627 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front obligatory mirror slightly deteriorate

Central Rear Lower Exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing worn on inner &outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing worn on inner &outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S&N/S rear lower ( axle to body ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 94,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached also arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front obligatory mirror slightly deteriorate

Central Rear Lower Exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing worn on inner &outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing worn on inner &outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S&N/S rear lower ( axle to body ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower axle corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 86,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,935 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 73,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,843 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,841 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 55,452 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,075 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 47,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearin smooth on outer edge

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 OXM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

DA12 OXM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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