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DY12 SUF

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 66,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes corroded except N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mount bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 66,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes corroded except N/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil close ro Minimum mark!!

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount not secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall cut also Under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both side (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 56,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both side (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,287 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 46,774 miles

front sub-frame and parts of underbody corroded/rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2023 46,774 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

front sub-frame and parts of underbody corroded/rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,735 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 43,730 miles

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

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

steering notchy on lock to lock [o/s/f strut-top mounting ?]

Pass 12 Feb 2021 39,557 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 39,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,974 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 33,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,046 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 28,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

small chips in windscreen

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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DY12 SUF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY12 SUF, 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 DY12 SUF registered?

DY12 SUF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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