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FG12 LYT

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,929 mi
Last recorded103,929 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 103,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,746 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 May 2025 103,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 100,271 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 100,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 100,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,681 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 96,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 92,186 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 84,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Fail 6 May 2021 84,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel buckled

Pass 11 May 2020 81,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint slight blow/corrored

sump corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 75,899 miles

exhaust corroded / slight leak

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

sump corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 75,899 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded / slight leak

front brake discs lipped

heat shield partially insecure

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

nail in o/s/r tyre

sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 68,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread skin lifting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 68,994 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread skin lifting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 May 2017 61,704 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,855 miles

both rear tyres,tread stepped

Fail 5 May 2016 55,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres,tread stepped

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,108 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

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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FG12 LYT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG12 LYT, 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 FG12 LYT registered?

FG12 LYT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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