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FV12 UTJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,348 mi
Last recorded66,348 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 UTJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 66,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 63,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 56,261 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 52,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,040 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,334 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,333 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,082 miles

both rear tyres cracked on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,820 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE'S CRACKED/CRACKING

Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,686 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 11,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UTJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UTJ, 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 FV12 UTJ registered?

FV12 UTJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is FV12 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 UTJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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