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DG12 SRU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,606 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,910 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 72,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 64,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracked wearing inner tread

Pass 21 May 2020 61,043 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 61,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,704 miles

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

Front discs slight lip

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

intermediate shaft clunking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,546 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,546 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,212 miles

front washers weak

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

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 SRU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 SRU registered?

DG12 SRU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DG12 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 SRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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