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FG12 LYX

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LYX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,192 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 32,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 32,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 19,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 12,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 12,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 11,779 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 10,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 8,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 7,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,344 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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FG12 LYX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FG12 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

FG12 LYX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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