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FE12 LAA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise from top/bottom bush when turning (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,958 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise from top /bottom bush when turning (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 65,520 miles

Steering system slightly rough roughness in rack pinion (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,714 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,714 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,833 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 40,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre cords showing did not brake test

Offside Front tyre cords showing did not brake test

Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,134 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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FE12 LAA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

FE12 LAA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is FE12 LAA safe to buy?

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