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FG12 SHJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 SHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,092 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 52,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,452 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 47,060 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,040 miles

cracking both rear tyres

slight damage nearside rear sidewall

slight roughness in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2020 35,039 miles

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

cracking both rear tyres

slight damage nearside rear sidewall

slight roughness in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,957 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

cracking both rear tyres

slight damage nearside rear sidewall

slight roughness in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,303 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,019 miles

nearside front tyre lower outer edge

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,388 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 SHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 SHJ registered?

FG12 SHJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FG12 SHJ safe to buy?

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