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FD12 NDZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,478 mi
Last recorded64,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 NDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,478 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system slightly rough steering rack / u j knocking can not fully see due to covers fitted around shaft and u j (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,739 miles

Steering system slightly rough knocking slightly from rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 59,739 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to front pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Steering system slightly rough knocking slightly from rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

knocking from steering system

Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside /pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 50,913 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 46,644 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

Fail 11 Dec 2021 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear tyres slightly cracked between tread

Pass 9 Jul 2020 40,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 21,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 17,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,395 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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FD12 NDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 FD12 NDZ, 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 FD12 NDZ registered?

FD12 NDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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