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FH12 VFF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,053 mi
Last recorded120,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Underside covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2024 105,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,393 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 90,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porus (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

FH12 VFF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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