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GU12 HLF

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 137,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 129,779 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 129,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 123,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,670 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 116,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 110,334 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2022 110,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,563 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 92,727 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s rear tyres inner side walls badly cracked but cords not exposed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,637 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2015 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inner 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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GU12 HLF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

GU12 HLF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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