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FM12 HLP

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HLP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,495 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both N/S and O/S ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 52,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont release under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 46,061 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,058 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,303 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,172 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Very smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,895 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,463 miles

Offside wiper blade started to smear

Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,709 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 24,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges. on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,977 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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FM12 HLP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FM12 HLP, 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 FM12 HLP registered?

FM12 HLP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is FM12 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HLP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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