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FL12 XXG

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,645 mi
Last recorded119,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 119,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 108,450 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,743 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2024 96,742 miles

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

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

Front Subframe corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 83,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,897 miles

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

corrosion on engine sump

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,002 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 59,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 35,478 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2018 35,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damage (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 21,450 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,571 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 7,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXG 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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

FL12 XXG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FL12 XXG safe to buy?

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