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FL12 RNF

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,490 mi
Last recorded147,490 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle is corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 147,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,177 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 143,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 136,930 miles

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

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))

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,634 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK AND SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED, VERY WEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM AND MOUNTING AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 131,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK AND SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED, VERY WEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM AND MOUNTING AREAS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,846 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,904 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 RNF 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 73.3%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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