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FNZ 116

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 116
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,221 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,064 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 75,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge is also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 75,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,374 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 45,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,709 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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FNZ 116 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 FNZ 116, 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 FNZ 116 registered?

FNZ 116 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is FNZ 116 safe to buy?

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