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GU12 HMJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,650 mi
Last recorded82,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 82,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2025 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 71,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,391 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 50,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front road wheel chiped in inner rim no effect on road tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2020 46,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,815 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner facing (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,386 miles

Front brake pads and disc's wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,082 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)

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 HMJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU12 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

GU12 HMJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GU12 HMJ safe to buy?

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