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DJ04 JEM

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ04 JEM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 71,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approx 4-5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside door check strap insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on min level

fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure on front mounts & rear shield missing

Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank heatshield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure on 2X mounts

rear exhaust het shield missing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,186 miles

both front shock absorber dust boots split & poor condition

both front tyres worn on inner edges & N/S worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorber dust boots split & poor condition

Pass 4 May 2018 39,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 39,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,196 miles

Front BOTH TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP AT TOP (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMP AT TOP (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,551 miles

steering colunm knock/rattle

Fail 25 Mar 2015 17,551 miles

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

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

steering colunm knock/rattle

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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DJ04 JEM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DJ04 JEM, 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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DJ04 JEM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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