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FE12 HTK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,823 mi
Last recorded64,823 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 HTK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 64,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 64,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 62,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 62,872 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 62,203 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 62,200 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 28 May 2020 61,561 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 61,561 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,419 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre side wall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,303 miles

slight oil leak on engine around sump area

Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has multiple bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has one small bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak on engine around sump area

Pass 21 Jan 2016 32,018 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 32,018 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,248 miles

noise from lower steering column

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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FE12 HTK 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 FE12 HTK, 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 FE12 HTK registered?

FE12 HTK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FE12 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 HTK 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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