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GF12 RVU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,921 mi
Last recorded42,921 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 RVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. dot code 3018 (195/45/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. dot code 3018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knocking noise from steering

Pass 5 Aug 2024 40,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,392 miles

Internal steering knock detected

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 23,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,104 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,269 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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GF12 RVU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF12 RVU, 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 GF12 RVU registered?

GF12 RVU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is GF12 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 RVU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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