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FN12 GYH

2012 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,670 mi
Last recorded181,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GYH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 181,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 181,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 177,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 177,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 171,634 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 162,240 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 162,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 154,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Reg plate bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 154,715 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower gear box mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Reg plate bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 154,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 151,808 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 148,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 144,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,240 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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FN12 GYH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel 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 FN12 GYH, 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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FN12 GYH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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