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FH12 RVZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,454 mi
Last recorded102,454 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 RVZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,383 miles

rear axle got rust

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 73,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/45r16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 73,828 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/45r16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,625 miles

Cant see front brake pads for depth

Fail 21 Jan 2022 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Cant see front brake pads for depth

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 36,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/crack (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged or bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 26,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 18,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

small chips on front window screen

Pass 2 Jul 2015 10,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FH12 RVZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 FH12 RVZ, 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 FH12 RVZ registered?

FH12 RVZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is FH12 RVZ safe to buy?

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