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FP61 FMG

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FMG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 118,407 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 118,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 117,028 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,471 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 115,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 85,347 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,184 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,387 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 26,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 14,490 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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FP61 FMG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP61 FMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP61 FMG registered?

FP61 FMG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is FP61 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 FMG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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