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FH12 VFT

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,718 mi
Last recorded135,718 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 135,718 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 135,718 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,439 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 93,439 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 89,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,714 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Knocking heard on steering system lock to lock? Suspect bottom universal joint which is not visible?

Fail 10 Jul 2020 86,714 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Knocking heard on steering system lock to lock? Suspect bottom universal joint which is not visible?

Pass 26 Jun 2019 81,604 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,270 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,090 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 VFT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VFT, 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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FH12 VFT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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