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DG12 SOU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 132,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 128,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2024 124,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary drive belt perishing/ coolant level low

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

auxiliary drive belt perishing/ coolant level low

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/ damage to sidewall/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall/ bulge/ 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/ damage to sidewall/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,070 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 86,070 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 48,789 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,139 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 SOU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

DG12 SOU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is DG12 SOU safe to buy?

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