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FM12 HLU

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,304 mi
Last recorded56,304 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,304 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 53,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,076 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,067 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,327 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,910 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,249 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,139 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,241 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 16,241 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 HLU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green 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 FM12 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

FM12 HLU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 August 2012.

Is FM12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HLU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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