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FR12 SXN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,708 mi
Last recorded43,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 SXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 43,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Aug 2026 43,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords driven low/flat - heavily cracked around outer wall 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 42,680 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge & side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,588 miles

both rear tyrescracking badly/ both front tyres light damage

Fail 25 Jul 2022 40,586 miles

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

both rear tyrescracking badly/ both front tyres light damage

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 39,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 36,225 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 33,990 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2016 24,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 17,329 miles

front tyres x2 inner edge badly worn

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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FR12 SXN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 FR12 SXN, 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 FR12 SXN registered?

FR12 SXN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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