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FL12 XXJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,335 mi
Last recorded102,335 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,335 miles

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING,REQUIRE A POLISH.

Front FRONT TYRES APPEAR TO BE LOW ON PRESSURE.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUSE RUST UNDER VEHICLE,FRONT SUBFRAME,REAR AXLE,FLOOR & SUSPENSION.

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING,REQUIRE A POLISH.

Front FRONT TYRES APPEAR TO BE LOW ON PRESSURE.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUSE RUST UNDER VEHICLE,FRONT SUBFRAME,REAR AXLE,FLOOR & SUSPENSION.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 97,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS COSMETIC DAMAMAGE. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE,REAR AXLE & FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTING,ADVISE WAX OIL BEFORE THE CORROSION GETS SIGNIFICANT.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,673 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 74,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,092 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,414 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,673 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 28,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,059 miles

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (almost down to cords)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 21,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges (almost down to cords)

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 XXJ 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 FL12 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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