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FL12 LCO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,427 mi
Last recorded85,427 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 LCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 85,427 miles

Advise both front head lights deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,817 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 81,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 79,500 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 5 May 2023 79,440 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 3 May 2022 71,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 63,916 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure rear

Pass 4 May 2020 58,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2020 58,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2019 49,724 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 39,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 26,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,953 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

offside wiper split at end

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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FL12 LCO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL12 LCO, 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 FL12 LCO registered?

FL12 LCO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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