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DXZ 3876

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,322 mi
Last recorded48,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 3876
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 48,322 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,947 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 40,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 33,795 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 33,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 25,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 14,793 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 14,793 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering feels slightly notchy on lock to lock check

Pass 11 Sep 2020 13,669 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges tracking may need adjusting

Steering feels slightly stiff on lock to lock check possible top strut top bearing starting to stick

Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 10,466 miles

slight roughness in steering

Pass 21 Aug 2017 8,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 5,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DXZ 3876 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DXZ 3876, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DXZ 3876 registered?

DXZ 3876 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is DXZ 3876 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 3876 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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