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FG12 SJX

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 76,905 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 67,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 67,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,980 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 58,337 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also deteriorated (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 52,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 49,559 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 38,039 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 32,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 24,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SJX 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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

FG12 SJX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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