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GJ12 ZPV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,114 mi
Last recorded89,114 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZPV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 87,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 86,021 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 83,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 83,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 80,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 80,490 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 77,544 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 75,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,145 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 65,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,678 miles

front pads low

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,249 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 ZPV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPV, 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 GJ12 ZPV registered?

GJ12 ZPV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is GJ12 ZPV safe to buy?

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