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GJ12 HRD

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 72,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 46,212 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,655 miles

steering column feels rough on rotation but function not impaired

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 33,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,182 miles

steering slightly rough on rotation

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,496 miles

steering slightly rough on rotation

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HRD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ12 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ12 HRD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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