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DU12 XJJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,771 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,150 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 78,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,788 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 69,788 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,128 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective front back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,253 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 61,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,620 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,141 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 50,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,714 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 35,147 miles

Nearside Front stsrting to scrub inner edges

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,097 miles

Nearside Front BLADE SPLIT

Offside Front NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 21,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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