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DU12 HSY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,873 mi
Last recorded51,873 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 51,873 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 49,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,563 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering feels notchy but no obvious play, suspect column slide sticking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,534 miles

Steering linkage U.J has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,070 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,934 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 40,934 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 40,126 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,472 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,716 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,034 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,154 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 HSY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DU12 HSY, 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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DU12 HSY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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