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GJ12 HPE

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HPE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,700 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,880 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear suspension components and rear Axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 143,125 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and innersills showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 143,118 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and Rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis and innersills showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,787 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly dim

slight paly in steering column universal joint

Pass 25 Feb 2022 135,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 132,229 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 132,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,757 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,553 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 83,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,020 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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GJ12 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 GJ12 HPE, 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 GJ12 HPE registered?

GJ12 HPE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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