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FH61 HGU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,061 mi
Last recorded138,061 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,766 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 132,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 126,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,575 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 98,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under car trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under car trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2017 58,387 miles

under shields fitted.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 58,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

under shields fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 48,171 miles

clunk on steering column,

under shields fitted,

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,882 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 37,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FH61 HGU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH61 HGU, 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 FH61 HGU registered?

FH61 HGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FH61 HGU safe to buy?

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