MOT Status
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89,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
slight knock from steering column
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
slight knock from steering column
slight knock from steering column
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight knock from steering column
Rear exhaust heatshields loose
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust heatshields loose
Knocking/ play from steering UJ/ rack area
Knocking/ play from steering UJ/ rack area
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across width of tyre tread, no cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across width of tyre tread, no cords seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across entire width of tyre's tread, but no cords felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Large, deep split around 3/4 of inner sidewall circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Large, deep cut across entire width of tyre's tread, but no cords felt or seen. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.
Both front shock absorber dust covers have come apart
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Both front shock absorber dust covers have come apart
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.
brake fluid level between min/max
distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim
front brake pads appear to be getting low
front shockabsorbers dust covers deteriating
n/s/r tyre inner side wall deteriating
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
corrosion to rear suspension coil springs
n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriating
screw in n/s/f tyre
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to rear suspension coil springs
n/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriating
screw in n/s/f tyre
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
n/s wiper blade smearing screen
n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating on inner edges
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall
n/s wiper blade smearing screen
n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating on inner edges
under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
vehicle tested under wet conditions
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GL12 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YXJ, 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 YXJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2012.
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