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DG12 JPX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,628 mi
Last recorded112,628 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 JPX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 112,628 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 105,653 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,906 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,906 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,919 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,488 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

temp repair to o/s mirror

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 31,747 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,509 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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DG12 JPX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

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

Is DG12 JPX safe to buy?

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