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FV12 UTC

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UTC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 87,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also excessively rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 74,229 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 74,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line feeds to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Benefit of doubt given advise immediate replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,770 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 57,770 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear nail

Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 49,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front half of front to rears above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,715 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 44,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rears to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads earing thin

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,703 miles

all tyres on 2.00mm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,650 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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FV12 UTC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV12 UTC, 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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FV12 UTC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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