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G14 DDS

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,244 mi
Last recorded59,244 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 DDS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,244 miles

Front front subframe covered in underseal

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,973 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 18 Jun 2025 57,973 miles

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

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

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,065 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessively

Fail 20 Jun 2024 57,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessively

exhaust heat shield insecure at fuel tank area

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,640 miles

Auxiliary drivebelt split and perished.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting noisy and o/s/f spring fouling inner wing on full lock

Slight knocking from base of steering column

Fail 21 Jun 2022 53,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top shock absorber mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting noisy and o/s/f spring fouling inner wing on full lock

Slight knocking from base of steering column

Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,601 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 50,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,153 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,717 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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G14 DDS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G14 DDS, 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 G14 DDS registered?

G14 DDS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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