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GL12 VFM

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,576 mi
Last recorded127,576 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VFM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 127,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & low on pressure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 127,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & low on pressure

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 123,685 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 123,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 119,092 miles

Auxillary belt perished & cracking

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

Noise from offside front suspension

Fail 26 Jun 2024 119,092 miles

Auxillary belt perished & cracking

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Noise from offside front suspension

Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,167 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 111,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,862 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 100,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,344 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 88,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,943 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 55,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,201 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked heavily between tread pattern

Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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GL12 VFM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL12 VFM, 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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GL12 VFM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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