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DE12 UOF

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 UOF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,038 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,047 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 83,099 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 83,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not working on the power fold. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head light reflector slightly defective.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged not working on the power fold. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front head light reflector slightly defective.

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged power fold (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,151 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged power fold (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,897 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill and under body covers fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,557 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,515 miles

nearside wiper split but clears windscreen

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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DE12 UOF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 DE12 UOF, 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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DE12 UOF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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