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FG12 SKJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 SKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,651 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Nearside Rear dent on passenger door

Fail 9 Feb 2024 75,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire unsecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing mirror case missing

Nearside Rear dent on passenger door

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror case broken

Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,766 miles

Offside Front windscreen stone chip damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2019 64,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 20,044 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 SKJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

FG12 SKJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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