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FL12 LDE

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 LDE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,791 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenes faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill covered in underseal underside of car quite corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 126,791 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenes faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill covered in underseal underside of car quite corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 120,573 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 120,573 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, requires repair

Pass 24 Jul 2024 110,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,029 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 104,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,346 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,039 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 84,039 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 80,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,668 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to the limit

Pass 27 Dec 2017 60,072 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,692 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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FL12 LDE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL12 LDE, 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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FL12 LDE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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