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GU12 HLD

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,671 mi
Last recorded68,671 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edges.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 55,051 miles

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

steering operation lock to lock is slightly notchy

Fail 14 Mar 2024 55,051 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury O/S MIRROR COVER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component insecure REAR EXHAUST TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective LOCK TO LOCK, SEEMS TO CATCH UP WITH ITSELF (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Door mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 40,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,484 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 39,484 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,269 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,196 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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GU12 HLD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 HLD, 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 GU12 HLD registered?

GU12 HLD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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