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DL12 MXG

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,169 mi
Last recorded104,169 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 MXG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,169 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME,REAR AXLE,O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS AND EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

STEERING RACK KNOCKING

Fail 16 Oct 2025 104,119 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

FRONT SUBFRAME,REAR AXLE,O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS AND EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS/CHASSIS AND EXHAUST CORRODED.O/S AND N/S RERA TYRES CRACKING.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 99,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/S AND N/S INNER SILLS/CHASSIS AND EXHAUST CORRODED.O/S AND N/S RERA TYRES CRACKING.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front and offside front shock absorber dust tubes perished

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear outer brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front noise from steering column when steering turned

Pass 26 Oct 2022 88,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre cut.o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and exhaust corroded slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,188 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,010 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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DL12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL12 MXG, 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 DL12 MXG registered?

DL12 MXG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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