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FN61 AXO

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,841 mi
Last recorded112,841 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 AXO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 112,841 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 112,841 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,862 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

steering slightly worn

Fail 5 Mar 2025 105,862 miles

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

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

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

steering slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2024 98,349 miles

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

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

rear axle corroded

steering feels slightly rough

Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,541 miles

alternator belt perished

front tyres worn uneven

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

offside front wing corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,209 miles

front inner discs slightly corroded and pads worn thin

offside front wing slightly corroded

rear service brake slightly imbalanced

steering shaft slightly rough when turning

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,680 miles

front discs corroded slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2021 77,680 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,158 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,158 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,346 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 61,346 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,467 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Offside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Offside rear shock leaking slightly

Offside track rod end gaiter slightly damaged but preventing dirt

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,838 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,750 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,750 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,470 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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FN61 AXO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc 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 FN61 AXO, 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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FN61 AXO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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