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GJ12 HPZ

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HPZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 85,200 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 85,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 81,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,001 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 79,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 74,779 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 74,779 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,753 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 71,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,563 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall kerbing scuffs allround 195/45/16

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on both edges 195/45/16 and flat spotting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer wall kerbing scuffs allround 195/45/16

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,372 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,372 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,668 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 HPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HPZ, 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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GJ12 HPZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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