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DG12 SSO

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,281 mi
Last recorded47,281 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 47,281 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 41,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,370 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 24,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 23,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,307 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,152 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 20,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 17,467 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 15,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges,

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

O/s/f tyre worn on edges,

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 SSO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

Is DG12 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 SSO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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