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DG12 SNN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

steering feels slightly notchy

Pass 27 Dec 2024 65,033 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column feels notchy (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 65,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column feels notchy (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 60,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,418 miles

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

knocking noise from steering

play in offside tie rod

Pass 29 Dec 2021 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Dec 2021 52,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 45,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,351 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 10,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 10,824 miles

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

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 SNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 SNN, 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 SNN registered?

DG12 SNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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