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DG12 FFL

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,547 mi
Last recorded115,547 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 115,547 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 115,497 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 107,059 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2025 107,039 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 100,102 miles

knocking from steering

Fail 17 May 2024 100,083 miles

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

knocking from steering

Pass 19 May 2023 92,807 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 92,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,155 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 86,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 77,398 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 72,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 72,925 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,417 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 64,417 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 62,033 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,814 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 56,814 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,551 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside wiper arm damaged

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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DG12 FFL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DG12 FFL, 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 DG12 FFL registered?

DG12 FFL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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