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FP12 DYV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 DYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 77,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 76,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Front Sas outer dust cover worn

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

Offside Front Sas outer dust boot worn

slight knock /noise from steering from lock to lock no play detected

Fail 22 Jul 2025 76,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to under side

Nearside Front Sas outer dust cover worn

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

Offside Front Sas outer dust boot worn

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

slight knock /noise from steering from lock to lock no play detected

Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 66,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2022 59,970 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 49,341 miles

rear tyres ap 4mm

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 25,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 15,304 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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FP12 DYV 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 FP12 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

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