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FA10 SOL

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,874 mi
Last recorded83,874 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA10 SOL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,636 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall small splits

rear heat shield coming away

Fail 3 Oct 2022 66,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall small splits

rear heat shield coming away

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,557 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 61,435 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,151 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,178 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 36,178 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,811 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,507 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,178 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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FA10 SOL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 FA10 SOL, 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 FA10 SOL registered?

FA10 SOL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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