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DEZ 8318

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8318
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,673 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,063 miles

clonking from steering wheel

Fail 22 Jan 2025 64,063 miles

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

clonking from steering wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2024 56,131 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,019 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 32,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 29,875 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 29,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls and wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,207 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,028 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner 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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DEZ 8318 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White 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 DEZ 8318, 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 DEZ 8318 registered?

DEZ 8318 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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