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DU12 HSC

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HSC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Windscreen dirty not adversely affecting drivers view

Fail 23 Oct 2025 90,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen dirty not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,242 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,238 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,190 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,816 miles

plastic undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,685 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 40,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,644 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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DU12 HSC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU12 HSC, 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 DU12 HSC registered?

DU12 HSC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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