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FP12 DYU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,878 mi
Last recorded100,878 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 DYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 100,878 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,073 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,832 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 85,832 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,809 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 79,809 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 75,430 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both in places due to uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,363 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 72,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test VIEWS ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75MM VERY LOW outer side wall DAMAGED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2MM VERY LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 38,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 25,005 miles

Lower knocking from steering column

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP12 DYU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP12 DYU, 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 FP12 DYU registered?

FP12 DYU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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