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FN12 ZRU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,805 mi
Last recorded32,805 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ZRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 32,805 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2025 31,952 miles

air conditioning condenser split leaking oil

Pass 27 Apr 2024 30,994 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2023 26,772 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 26,770 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 26,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 13,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover slight leak of grease no damage to boot

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint cover slight leak of grease no sign of damage

Fail 5 Mar 2020 13,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover slight leak of grease no damage to boot

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint cover slight leak of grease no sign of damage

Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 11,382 miles

Front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 9,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,961 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 ZRU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FN12 ZRU, 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 FN12 ZRU registered?

FN12 ZRU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is FN12 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 ZRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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