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DF12 GXN

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 122,080 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 95,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 95,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2021 87,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 82,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 76,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 65,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 52,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 38,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,879 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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DF12 GXN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF12 GXN, 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 DF12 GXN registered?

DF12 GXN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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