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FH12 VEL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VEL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 51,283 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 48,107 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 48,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,552 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 40,990 miles

Nearside Front strut gaitor split

Nearside Front wiper starting to split

Offside Front strut gaitor split

Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shocker gaitor split

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,527 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,800 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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FH12 VEL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FH12 VEL, 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 FH12 VEL registered?

FH12 VEL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FH12 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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